| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Ann Friedman, The art of the interview, Columbia Journalism Review, May 30th, 2013. https://archives.cjr.org/realtalk/the_art_of_the_interview.php |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | Ann Friedman talks about the ways she can become a better interviewer that she discovered from fellow journalists and her own google research. She discusses seven ways ending with a quick eighth on tips to being the best interviewer. She talks about knowing your topic, going in with a plan, write questions ahead of time but focus on the conversation, just come out and say the hard stuff, embrace the silence, think soundbites, play dumb, and most importantly listen all the time. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Write questions ahead of time, but prioritize conversation- “Only bring 15-20 questions to the interview. Only ask 10 of them. If you need to ask all 20, you’re not having a conversation.” |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research? | It relates to our major papers and helps prepare us for interviewing our chosen interviewees. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | What is your key takeaway from the eight-pointers that Friedman that you will use later this semester? |