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Conducting Interviews and Discussions

English Language Arts, Grade 8

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Study Guide Conducting Interviews and Discussions English Language Arts, Grade 8

CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS What is an Interview? A conversation in which the purpose is to gather information is known as an interview. Elements of an Interview:  An effective interview should have a clear purpose.  Before an interview, the interviewer should prepare a list of questions.  An interviewer should make an appointment with the person he/she is interviewing.  An interviewer should be prompt for his/her appointment.  An interviewer should introduce himself/herself to the person being interviewed.  At the beginning of an interview, the purpose for the interview should be restated.  During an interview, it is important to be polite.  In order to remember information from an interview, interviewers may take notes or tape the interview.  At the conclusion of an interview, the interviewer should thank the person being interviewed.  A summary of an interview should be written as soon as possible after the interview. Try This! 1] Which expert would you interview for information on caring for a new puppy? a] an attorney b] a firefighter c] a veterinarian d] a librarian 2] If an interviewer records the interview, he/she should ask permission ahead of time. a] true b] false 3] Using the exact words of the person being interviewed is known as a _______. a] quatrain b] quintet c] quotation d] quorum © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.