WorksheetsInterview Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why are interviews with sources important for journalists?
To find and confirm facts, and to get quotes in the interviewee's own words
To gather opinions and speculate on the story
To create fictional stories for the publication
To avoid doing research for the article
What is the importance of asking open questions during an interview?
It makes the interview process longer and more time-consuming
It allows the interviewee to tell a story in their own words and provides good quotes
It limits the interviewee's response to a simple yes or no
It helps the journalist to control the conversation
What does 'off the record' mean in an interview?
The information can be used but the source should not be revealed
The interviewee is not allowed to speak during the interview
The information cannot be used in the article
The journalist can use the information without any restrictions
Why is it important to ask the interviewee to spell their name if there is any doubt?
To avoid using the interviewee's name in the article
To ensure accurate reporting of the interviewee's name
To waste time during the interview
To show the interviewee that the journalist is unprepared
What should a journalist do if they don't understand something the interviewee says?
Ask the interviewee to explain it and seek more information
Ignore the statement and move on to the next question
Make assumptions about the statement and include it in the article
Write down the statement verbatim and use it in the article
Why is it important for journalists to listen to the interviewee's answers?
To frame the next question based on the answer and gather more information
To interrupt the interviewee and move on to the next question
To show the interviewee that the journalist is attentive
To avoid using the interviewee's words in the article
What is the purpose of using quotes in an article?
To make the article longer and more detailed
To show the journalist's writing skills
To attribute information or opinion to the source and add life to the article
To avoid using the interviewee's words
Why should journalists avoid asking closed questions during an interview?
Closed questions help the journalist to control the conversation
Closed questions allow the interviewee to provide detailed responses
Closed questions make the interview process faster and more efficient
Closed questions limit the information and quotes obtained from the interviewee
What should a journalist do if the interviewee goes quiet during the conversation?
Fill in the gap with their own words
End the interview immediately
Interrupt and move on to the next question
Wait for the interviewee to fill in the gap in the conversation
When can off-the-record information be used in an article?
If the journalist believes it is important for the article
If the information is about a well-known topic
If the interviewee is a public figure
If the interviewee explicitly states it before making the comment
