Interviewing
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What is the author's primary motto for conducting, editing, and airing an interview?
View answer and explanationWhat is the specified reporter dress code for general newsgathering?
View answer and explanationWhen approaching someone for an interview, especially in a tragic situation, what is the recommended sequence of actions?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of conducting background research before an interview?
View answer and explanationWhat is a recommended empathetic question to ask experts or victims who may be frustrated with repetitive inquiries?
View answer and explanationWhen interviewing law enforcement officials, which of the basic 'W' questions often stumps them?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary function of a soundbite in a story, according to the chapter?
View answer and explanationWhat is a suggested technique for interviewing young children who might otherwise give one-word answers?
View answer and explanationWhat is the stated purpose of some reporters conducting a pre-interview with just a notebook?
View answer and explanationWhen is it considered acceptable to interview someone in front of a wall?
View answer and explanationWhat are the two functions of having an interviewee pronounce and spell their name on camera at the start of an interview?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, an interview is not a conversation; what is its stated purpose?
View answer and explanationIn the anecdote about the author being interviewed, what was the problem the reporter wanted the author to state more succinctly?
View answer and explanationAfter the main part of the interview is over, who else on site should you ask if they have any questions for the interviewee?
View answer and explanationIn the group interview with actor Michael Dorn, what question did the author ask that elicited a 'Soundbite' response?
View answer and explanationWhat is the recommended attire for a male journalist covering a funeral?
View answer and explanationWhy does the author state that 'No one owes you an interview'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the suggested tip for getting the time of an incident from a law enforcement official during an on-camera interview?
View answer and explanationWhen interviewing an expert, what should the soundbite be used for, as opposed to the information you can state more efficiently yourself?
View answer and explanationWhat should be avoided when selecting an interview location?
View answer and explanationWhat instruction should you give the interviewee regarding where to look during the interview?
View answer and explanationIf you don't have good soundbites after a series of questions, what does the text recommend you do?
View answer and explanationWhat is the reason given for why a reporter might end up using a question asked by a photographer or intern?
View answer and explanationWhat is the final step recommended after an interview is complete?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key reason the author provides for dressing professionally for an interview?
View answer and explanationWhen interviewing a grieving family, the text suggests that talking about the deceased often helps survivors feel better. This is compared to what common event?
View answer and explanationAccording to the chapter, what is one thing you should NOT do when trying to get a soundbite?
View answer and explanationIf an interviewee is nervous and you want to slide into the on-camera part of the interview, what step can you skip at the beginning?
View answer and explanationWhat subtle action can a reporter or MMJ take after getting a usable soundbite?
View answer and explanationIn addition to the interviewee, who does the text say a reporter should introduce at the beginning of an interaction?
View answer and explanationThe text mentions three benefits of preparing for an interview. How many benefits are listed?
View answer and explanationWhat piece of advice is given regarding interviewing someone with a strange name?
View answer and explanationThe author provides an anecdote about being repeatedly asked a question by a reporter from his own station. How many times was the question asked?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference between an interview and a conversation, as defined in the chapter?
View answer and explanationWhich of these is presented as an example of a good interview location?
View answer and explanationWhat type of questions are recommended to avoid showing bias?
View answer and explanationWhat is the author's reasoning for why shorts are not appropriate attire for a photographer?
View answer and explanationWhen is it NOT appropriate for a reporter to wear athletic shoes, according to the text?
View answer and explanationIf an interviewee is not ready to talk, what does the text suggest leaving with them?
View answer and explanationHow does the text describe the nature of a soundbite from a law enforcement officer?
View answer and explanationWhat is the risk of pre-interviewing with just a notebook before turning on the camera for soundbites?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text say about making assumptions about an interviewee's age, gender, or politics?
View answer and explanationWhat should you do if you hear a usable soundbite during an interview and the timecode is not easily visible?
View answer and explanationHow many people are mentioned in the anecdote about the interview with actor Michael Dorn?
View answer and explanationWhat type of shoes does the author recommend for photographers because they are both 'formal enough and tough enough'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the consequence of asking an interviewee to pronounce and spell their name on camera besides checking mic levels?
View answer and explanationThe text states that shoes for newsgathering should be professional and what other quality?
View answer and explanationWhen trying to get a soundbite from a food bank manager about child hunger, what does the text suggest using the soundbite for?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text say can happen if you knock on the door of a grieving family?
View answer and explanationWhy should you avoid asking a stupid question that an expert or victim has likely been asked a hundred times?
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