Overview

• Focus on interviews and sources for journalism and PR.

Writing Assignment Feedback

• Good assignments noted; leads appreciated for their conciseness and active voice.
• Example leads summarize stories effectively (5 W’s + H).
• Inverted pyramid style emphasized for structuring stories.
• Importance of quotes highlighted; place significant quotes early in the story.

Interview Preparation

• Assignments include a journal, two quizzes (quotation style, AP style), and story revision due Sunday.
• Choose an interesting person for interviews; avoid friends and relatives.

Conducting Interviews

• Approach sources courteously; establish rapport via small talk.
• Prepare open-ended questions to elicit more detailed responses.
• Anticipate follow-up questions based on answers.
• Be respectful, control the interview, and stay on topic.

Interview Techniques

• Embrace silence to prompt interviewees to share more.
• Conclude by asking if interviewee has anything else to add for additional insights.
• Key qualities for successful interviews: preparation, flexibility, and conversational engagement.

Personal Insights

• Interviewing can be enjoyable and rewarding.
• Emphasizes learning from direct interaction with diverse individuals.