those who give you the best information, because they were either affected directly by the event or investigated
What is a primary source?
100
information obtained from the source must be attributed to "administration" or a "high-level" source
Define on-background
100
Determine the goals you want to reach in your interview.
What is the first step to preparing an interview?
100
The best format for a written interview is a _______.
Q-and-A
200
lets the interview subject answer more in depth, something besides yes or no
What is an open-ended question?
200
an interview conducted over an email
Define email interview.
200
Research the background of the topic.
What is the second step in preparing for an interview?
200
So that you are able to write relevant questions to the subject of your interview.
Why should you research the subject of your interview?
300
those who give you extra information about the event, although it did not affect them directly
What is a secondary source?
300
an interview conducted face to face, how most interviews are
Define in person interviews.
300
Make sure questions require more than a yes or no answer
What is the fifth step in preparing for an interview?
300
A good reporter takes notes, makes great eye contact, and ___________ during an interview.
records the conversation
400
an interview conducted over the telephone
What is a phoner?
400
information given by the source, and the source themselves must remain unknown. you cannot record the conversation or take notes. However, you may use the same information if another credible source supplies it on the record
Define off the record.
400
Research the background of your subject.
What is the third step to preparing for an interview?
400
So that your subject can answer the question with more than yes, no, or maybe.
Why would you use open ended questions during an interview?
500
someone who has information about the event, but does not want their name attached to the information (wants to remain anonymous)
What is a confidential source?
500
short personal story about an event or occurrence that makes the interview more revealing
Define anecdote.
500
After you write your questions, practice by saying them aloud.
What is the fourth step in preparing for an interview?
500
They could get in trouble if the information they gave was traced back to them, so it's better for their career, life, etc if the journalist keeps the source confidential.
Why would someone want to be a confidential source?