Interview Skills

Researching a story topic prior to conducting interviews is essential.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

TRUE! without research, you will have the wrong information for the interview!

The no/yes question is one of the most effective types of questions to ask.

• False

• True

The basic questions that should be asked in an interview begin with who, what, when, where, why, and how.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

FALSE, the 5 w's and how are for writing the story!

Reporters should avoid asking questions during an interview that have already been answered.

• False

• True

One of the best sources for information in the school is the principal's secretary.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

TRUE! She know way more about the ins and outs at the school. This person is Mrs. Chatterton.

An internet search is an NOT an effective researching method.

• False

• True

Leading questions, which plant ideas in a subject's mind, are great questions to ask.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Ughh... False! Never try to get the answer you want from them, get the answer they think.

Questions prepared for an interview should be used as a guide, not a script.

• False

• True

Conducting an interview in a place relevant to the story will help the reporter capture the atmosphere as well as facts.

• False

• True

Noting the area where the interview takes places can add good details to your staory.

• False

• True