9.5: Asking the Questions

What type of information about a person you're interviewing should you especially tread lightly when addressing?

• Where they're from

• What's already been covered

• Sensitive information

• Subjective information

What's the first thing you should do in a spontaneous interview?

• Ask a question

• Small talk

• Ask for an autograph

• Introduce yourself

What type of questions dig deeper for information?

• Cursory questions

• Probing questions

• Relevant questions

• Leading questions

Which of the following does NOT develop rapport?

• Finding commonalities

• Lack of eye contact

• Mentioning a person's accolades

• Showing interest

Which of the following should you do in a group interview, vs a one-on-one?

• Getting your question in first

• Speak over your interviewee

• End interview when you're done

• Work together with other reporters