Field Research Conducting an Interview Purdue OWL Staff

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Field Research: Conducting an Interview Purdue OWL Staff A workshop brought to you in

Field Research: Conducting an Interview Purdue OWL Staff A workshop brought to you in cooperation with the Purdue Online Writing Lab

Outline: How to Conduct an Interview Topics Covered: • Setting up the interview •

Outline: How to Conduct an Interview Topics Covered: • Setting up the interview • Preparing for the interview • Coming up with Questions • Meeting with your interviewee • Following up on your interview

Setting up the Interview Set-up Etiquette: 1. Contact the potential interviewee in advance 2.

Setting up the Interview Set-up Etiquette: 1. Contact the potential interviewee in advance 2. Arrange a specific time and place, and let the interviewee know how much time it will take 3. Identify the topic you will be discussing

Preparing for the Interview Before the Interview: 1. Prepare a list of questions 2.

Preparing for the Interview Before the Interview: 1. Prepare a list of questions 2. Find background information about the interviewee 3. Prioritize your questions and ask the most important first 4. Decide your goals for the interview

Writing your Questions • Ask yourself: “What do I need to know? ” •

Writing your Questions • Ask yourself: “What do I need to know? ” • Write a list of things you want to find out • Write questions that will help your interviewee discuss this information • Do not ask biased questions: “Don’t you think we could improve campus parking by building another parking garage? ” • Check carefully to see if your wording could be offensive

How to ask good Questions? • Ask leading questions rather than asking yes or

How to ask good Questions? • Ask leading questions rather than asking yes or no questions: û “Do you think there is a parking problem on campus? ” (Yes or no question) ü “What is your view about the parking situation on campus? ” (leading question) • Responses to leading questions will give you more detail to support your research

Understanding feedback During the interview, summarize answers back to the interviewee to make sure

Understanding feedback During the interview, summarize answers back to the interviewee to make sure you understand his/her answer Q: What is your view about the parking situation on campus? A: I think it is a problem, because there are more cars than parking spaces. Paraphrase response: So you believe there are not enough parking spaces for the cars on campus?

Meeting the Interviewee • Always bring a stiff-backed notebook and several trustworthy writing instruments

Meeting the Interviewee • Always bring a stiff-backed notebook and several trustworthy writing instruments • If you wish to tape-record your interview, always ask before doing so • Keep notes on the interview, but make sure that you are still talking to the interviewee, not just scribbling

Meeting the Interviewee (cont. ) • Bring your prepared list of questions • Try

Meeting the Interviewee (cont. ) • Bring your prepared list of questions • Try to stick to the topic, but be flexible if your interviewee brings up unexpected but valuable information

Online Interviewing • If you need to interview via email, remember to ask for

Online Interviewing • If you need to interview via email, remember to ask for permission first • Establish the scope and time period of the interview • Remember that the same rules of courtesy still apply

Following up after the Interview Follow-up Etiquette: • Always be sure to thank your

Following up after the Interview Follow-up Etiquette: • Always be sure to thank your interviewee, in person and in writing • Write-up your results soon after the interview while they are still fresh in your mind • Let your interviewee review your findings in order to confirm that you have represented him/her accurately

Conducting the Interview Conducting a successful interview involves attention to the following steps: 1.

Conducting the Interview Conducting a successful interview involves attention to the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Making contact to setup the interview Preparing for the interview Meeting the interviewee Following up on the interview

Where to Go to Get More Help Purdue University Writing Lab Heavilon 226 Web:

Where to Go to Get More Help Purdue University Writing Lab Heavilon 226 Web: http: //owl. english. purdue. edu/ Phone: (765) 494 -3723 Email: owl@owl. english. purdue. edu

The End FIELD RESEARCH: CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW A workshop brought to you in cooperation

The End FIELD RESEARCH: CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW A workshop brought to you in cooperation with the Purdue Online Writing Lab

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