1. Adventure Works: The ultimate source for outdoor equipment ENG 223: Journalistic Writing Week 10

2. Imagine that you are a journalist… you are assigned to your beat which is the palace of Queen Rania of Jordan How do I prepare for this interview?

3. You want to get a SCOOP ( an exclusive story that no one else has reported)

4. You are aiming for a PULITZER PRIZE ( an annual award given for excellence in journalism, literature and the arts).

5. Executive Summary CHAPTER 7: Interviewing Techniques Interviewing is a vital skill for any journalist. It is one of the most important ways to gather information and create content for a story. Good interview technique requires practice so don't expect to master it immediately.

6. Executive Summary Sensitivity  Be sensitive to the person you will be interviewing  Public or private individual? Listening and Note-Taking Skills  Do not concentrate so much on your notes that you will miss out on the non-verbal expressions or gestures of the interviewee Tape Recorders: The Pros and Cons  Ask the interviewee if he or she is comfortable with having a tape recorder during the interview

7. Executive Summary Listening Tips  Focus on the “hear” and now  Practice conversational listening  Do critical listening  Be quiet  Be responsive  Listen to what isn’t said  Listen with your eyes  Be polite  Block out personal intrusions  Develop listening curiosity

8. Executive Summary Note-taking Tips  Be prepared  Concentrate  Use key words  Develop a shorthand  Slow the pace  Request repetition  Make eye contact  Make your margins or notebook covers  Verify vital information

9. Executive Summary Note-taking Tips  Double-check  Be open-minded  Use a symbol system  Stand and deliver  Save your notes  Transcribe notes only for major stories

10. Executive Summary Planning the Interview  Research the background  Identify your goals  Plan your questions  Request the interview  Dress appropriately  Arrive on time

11. Executive Summary Conducting the Interview  Start out by using icebreakers  Put your questions in nonthreatening order  Ask the basic questions  Ask follow-up questions  Control the interview  Repeat questions  Ask background questions

12. Executive Summary Conducting the Interview  Ask about developments  Construct a chronology  Role-play  Ask about pros and cons  Ask for definitions  Verify

13. Executive Summary Conducting the Interview  Use the silent treatment  Use the “blame others” technique  Handle emotional questions with tact  Ask summary questions  Use the “matchmaker” technique  Ask free-choice questions  End on a positive note

14. Thank you for listening and enjoy the rest of the day!