WorksheetsJournalism Interviews
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the first step in preparing for a journalism interview?
Research the topic or subject matter
Choose appropriate attire for the interview
Practice interview techniques
Prepare a list of questions to ask
Why is it important to research the interviewee before the interview?
To gather information about the candidate's background, skills, experience, and qualifications.
To show that you don't value the candidate's qualifications and experience.
To make the interviewee uncomfortable and nervous.
To waste time and appear unprepared during the interview.
What is the purpose of a pre-interview?
To evaluate the candidate's personality and cultural fit.
To assess the candidate's skills and qualifications.
To gather information about the candidate before the actual interview.
To determine the candidate's salary expectations.
Why is it important to have a list of backup questions for an interview?
To waste time during the interview.
To confuse the interviewer.
To show off your knowledge.
To ensure a smooth interview process and cover all relevant topics.
What are some effective ways to build rapport with the interviewee?
Active listening, showing genuine interest, maintaining eye contact, using open-ended questions, and finding common ground.
Not listening attentively, not maintaining eye contact, asking irrelevant questions, not showing genuine interest
Talking about yourself instead of focusing on the interviewee, not paying attention to the interviewee's body language, not finding common ground
Interrupting the interviewee, avoiding eye contact, asking only closed-ended questions, not showing interest in the interviewee's responses
What should you do if the interviewee refuses to answer a question?
End the interview immediately
Respect their decision and move on to the next question.
Ask the same question again
Insist on getting an answer
A __________ can be a person, document, or method of research used to discover the truth of a story.
source
interview
research
transcript
When interviewing, a __________ would be a person with first-hand information, meaning they witnessed what happened.
secondary source
transcript
primary source
database
A __________ source could be a publication or production that gathers information to share with others or a person who was not part of a news story but has knowledge of it.
primary
secondary
valid
reliable
Which is a more reliable source?
primary source
secondary source
A question based on the answer to the previous question.
direct quotation
paraphrase
ambush journalism
follow-up question
What should you do BEFORE you start the interview?
Introduce yourself, professionally
Thank them for meeting with you
Let them read your interview questions
Ask permission to record
Which are examples of OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS?
How did you feel when your name was called for the award?
What was going through your head when you landed your double-backflip?
Are you proud of yourself and your performance in this tournament?
Are your family and friends cheering you on from home this evening?
What is the term for questions that require the respondent to elaborate and not simply answer 'yes' or 'no'?
Open-Ended Questions
Close-Ended Questions
Probing Questions
Paraphrasing
Which of the following is an open-ended question?
"How long have you had this job?"
"Would you say that you were upset when the Cowboys won?"
"How did you feel when you lost your wallet?"
"Things are crazy right now, wouldn't you agree?"
Which is the most natural follow-up question to ask after this exchange?
Q: "Do you think iPhones or Androids are better phones?"
A: "I think iPhones are better because they have better features."
"What are some of those features?"
"But Androids are still better, right?"
"What is your favorite iPhone model?"
"I don't agree with you, can you tell me about Androids instead?"
True or False: It is a good idea to record an interview.
True
False
Which of the following is an open-ended question?
What is the name of your school?
Is it an A day or a B day?
What are some of the benefits of going to DAIS?
Who is your favorite teacher?
Which of the following is a closed question?
How happy are you with your English teacher?
What did you expect to happen when you came to school today?
What could the substitute have done better?
Did you do your homework last night?
What are the benefits of asking open-ended questions?
There are no benefits
open-ended questions allow you to find out more information
open-ended questions stop the conversation.
What is an open-ended question?
Please identify if the following question is open-ended or closed-ended:
Based on your experience here at Morton, what do you most hope to gain from your senior year?
Open
Closed
Please identify if the following question is open-ended or closed-ended:
Do you feel the professional sports should have taken action regarding their stance on domestic violence sooner?
Open
Closed
Please identify if the following question is open-ended or closed-ended:
Considering how many years it will take to graduate college, what if any alternative career plans do you have?
Open
Closed
Please identify if the following question is open-ended or closed-ended:
If the school day was extended in order to start school in September, would you be willing to stay a little longer everyday?
Open
Closed
How tall is the Empire State building?
open
closed
How does air pollution impact our Earth?
open
closed
What is the average rainfall in Virginia Beach in the month of June?
open
closed
What are some ways to prepare for college?
open
closed
Why did George Washington want to be president?"
open
closed
When did Abraham Lincoln become president?
open
closed
When do you eat breakfast?
Open Ended Question
Close Ended Question
What is your best memory of high school?
Open Ended Question
Close Ended Question
When is your birthday?
Open Ended Question
Close Ended Question
How many pets do you have?
Open Ended Question
Close Ended Question
