Chapter 7 Discussion Questions 1,2,3,5,6,8,11

1. The essential role of the interview is to provide essential detail while giving stories spirit and atmosphere and impart a sense of spontaneity that would otherwise be lost. 

2. Some ways to help establish trust in an interview is by practicing good manners and treat subjects with genuine courtesy. 

3. Being on time, leaving the chewing gum at home, refrain from sitting unless you are invited and being friendly not overly familiar are examples of good manners. 

 

5. Some techniques you can employ are interviewing people while they are engaged in familiar activities such as walking down the street or coming out of the grocery store after they have finish shopping. 

6. It is important to not reveal questions because subjects ordinarily put most of their energy into their first response. 

8. Research and planning are important because the more you know about your source the more confidence you give the person and the more you can concentrate on listening without having to worry about the next question you'll ask.

11. Building questions around the five w's and avoiding two-part questions constitutes dumb interview questions.