My experience in conducting research interviews is very limited. I have never actually performed a formal interview of any kind. Well, when I was vice-president of student council in high school, I remember asking a few quick questions to a couple of members on the council regarding who could organize an event better, but that probably doesn't really count.
If I did have to conduct a research interview though I would be sure to use the tips our textbook uses. On page 110 is listed six easy to follow steps. First, one must determine the interview's purpose. What is the reason I am interviewing this person? To enhance the subject matter that will correlate with my speech, obviously. The second step is to select interviewees. The best interviewees are those with the most information and credentials, experience. Developing questions comes next. One needs to ask specific, relevant questions and remember to focus on the purpose. Organizing and conducting the interview are the following steps, respectively. Finally, the last step is to integrate the information. Using an organized scheme is necessary in order to tie everything together well.
I have no experience doing research interviews either. This is some good information regarding the steps to take to conduct a research interview. I am learning that I get frustrated quickly with trying to put together information. Then I remember to look at these tools, and it all seems to flow so much better. What topic did you choose for your demo speech? Do you plan on doing a research interview for your demo speech? I think with proper practice, doing an interview could be a piece of cake, but without practicing I would be a disaster trying to get the precise information needed. I imagine being the interviewee is better than conducting the interview. Maybe thats just my anxiety over speeches and interviews. Anyways, these tips should be helpful in keeping organized and getting through the interview.
ReplyDeleteMy topic for the demo speech is how to make a smoothie. I don't plan on doing a research interview for the speech. I suppose I could ask a Jamba Juice employee how, but rather not. And yes, I agree with you when you say that doing an interview wouldn't be difficult, one just has to prepare well and keep organized. Good luck to you on your next speech!
DeleteI have no experience conducting research interviews either. Since this is my first public speaking class, I'm guessing that I probably would have been unprepared before now to do any kind of public interview. You do sound as though you've had some experience in high school, even if it was limited. I'm sure this will benefit you. It seems that you have definitely made sure that you have educated yourself and you sound like you know a lot more about it now. In my opinion, deciding on the purpose of the interview and what you're trying to get out of it is the most important part of conducting a research interview. Good job on learning the material so thoroughly. I’m going to have to learn from you!
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