In order to do a good interview it is important to really
understand the subject you are going to ask questions about.
Start your research by writing what you already know about
the topic. Then decide what further research is needed. Use
this KWL-H
chart to get started (adobe
.pdf)
Once you know what kind of information you are looking for
you can start to research it. Some great sources to look for
information are:
Search Engines:
History / Cultural Websites:
**Remember to document and
site all your sources.
>> Use
this research tips sheet to make your Internet searches easier
(adobe
.pdf)
>>
Use this website evaluation sheet to review your sites
(adobe
.pdf)
Preparing for the
First Interview
Before you put together your questions for the interview,
first identify:
- the event or events that start the story (the beginning)
- the complications that arise during the course of the
story (the middle)
- the event or events that conclude the story (the ending)
Then you can start to ask the "Who, What, Where, Why
and How" questions. Remember to ask open-ended
questions rather than questions that elicit simple
"yes/no" responses.
Tip: Get personal. Ask for personal feelings/reactions
to events.
Tip: Ask follow-up questions to elicit details and
clarify understanding of events.
You will be assigned a role at this point for the rest of
the project.
>>
Use this sheet for job descriptions
Practice the Interview with your teacher as the interviewee.
>> Continue
to Step 4: Conduct the Interview
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