A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

An interview format where the interview is recorded and transcribed word for word, question by question.

A question that usually earns a yes or no response.

The act of proving the accuracy of gathered information, through reviewing quotes with sources and checking facts with primary sources.

A type of questioning where a source responds to an event or information.

Method of clarification which usually requires the interviewer to ask a question in a different way to get a different response.

An interview technique where random sources provide comments in brief interviews, usually as a reaction to an event or trend. These are often used in broadcast.

Questions used to further develop a response to an initial question or questions asked after an interview.

Questioning that results in responses beyond a yes or no response.

A planned interview, usually a sit down, between interviewer and interviewee (source).

An interviewing technique where an interviewer repeats a statement to the source for clarification.

The reporter asks two questions at once.

The person answering interview questions.

The person asking interview questions.