Chapter 7 Discussion Questions

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.

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.

4. The most important interview question you can ask is "Show me what you can do".

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.