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WorksheetsInterview Skills
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Researching a story topic prior to conducting interviews is essential.
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The no/yes question is one of the most effective types of questions to ask.
False
True
The basic questions that should be asked in an interview begin with who, what, when, where, why, and how.
False
True
Reporters should avoid asking questions during an interview that have already been answered.
False
True
One of the best sources for information in the school is the principal's secretary.
False
True
An internet search is an NOT an effective researching method.
False
True
Leading questions, which plant ideas in a subject's mind, are great questions to ask.
False
True
Questions prepared for an interview should be used as a guide, not a script.
False
True
Conducting an interview in a place relevant to the story will help the reporter capture the atmosphere as well as facts.
False
True
Noting the area where the interview takes places can add good details to your staory.
False
True
An interview should be a serious discussion, NOT a conversation.
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True
A face-to-face interview is best.
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True
It's fine to record and interview without permission.
False
True
You can let an interview go as long as it takes.
False
True
Even if you are recording the interview with your phone, you should still take notes.
False
True
