Interview- Process and Significance

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INTERVIEW- PROCESS AND

SIGNIFICANCEBy Uzma Aleem & Anum Mahmood

MASS COMMUNICATION

DEPTT.


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INTERVIEW:

According to Harcup;

An interview is the basic ingredient of

news and features involving the asking ofquestions and recording ofanswers either in

writing (preferably using shorthand) or on

tape depending on the medium.


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Interviews are the life blood of

journalism

They add authority and detail to anynews item, feature or article.

The main purpose is to elicit information

and grant respect to those from whom thatinformation is sought.


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MEDIU

M FOR

INTERVIEWS

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

INTERVIEWS FOR TV, RADIO

AND PRINT.


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TH

E INTERVIEWING PROCESSthere are no clear or rigid guidelines to

conduct an interview but certain things areto be kept in mind and they form the basis

of the interviewing process.


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IDENTIFYING THE STORY

The first and most basic rule is to know

the story.

It is always a good idea todiscuss thestorywith the editor.

Important to select the right subject

matter.

Remember there is always more than

one way to approach a story.


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FINDING THE RIGHT INTERVIEWEE

First priority is to find the right interviewee.

Make sure about who you want to talk to and

how important they are to the story.First hand testimony is essential to the story.

It is always a good idea to try and meet the

people at the scene of the story.


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FORMULATING THE QUESTIONS

Always refer to the five main questionswho?, when?, what?, where?, why?as an ideal starting point.

Think out of the box.

It is wise to chat through arange ofquestions with your interviewee.

You must have a very clear idea in yourmind about what part of the story you wantto talkabout.


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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The most important part of the interview is

the time you have with the person you are

interviewing before it starts.

It gives you the chance to bond.

It is important to maintain eye contact in a

confident and sympathetic mannerand be

polite at all times.

Be friendly and approachable.


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CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW

An interview for a newspaper gives you slightly

more freedom

Be very good with yourshorthand and it is advisable

to record your interviews with Dictaphones.

The reporter may ask the source to repeat some

information or to make certain that the quotation

is precise. Speaking off the record helps the reporter to get a

more intimate feel of the story.


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IMPORTANT POINTS FOR

INTERVIEWING

Interview being an extremely practicalendeavor it is necessary to consider the

accumulated advice of the veterans in this

field.


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Almost neverplunge in with tough questionsat the beginning.

Askquestions that are relevant to the sourceand that induce the source to talk.

Watch and listen closely to his reactions andtest his reflexes.

Do not give up a question because the subjectsays no comments.

Be alert to best quotes and facts.


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SIGNIFICANCE OF

INTERVIEWING

The purpose ofany interview is toextract information. But its also givingthe viewer, reader or listeneran idea of

how people feel.


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CONCLUSION

Interviewing is a talent that needs hard work,

practice and experience. The best thing that you can

do at the early stages of your career is to make sure

that your research is as good as it can be, that youhave some grasp of the story you are covering.

A successful interview is one in which both parties

feel theyve been involved in a process that has

enabled the right information to be

communicated.


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