interview notes

3 interviews
24 hours in advanced
heads up to interviewees
back round research
write 10-15 interview questions
holy trinity of interviewing
anecdote a brief story told by interviewee entertaining paints a picture for reader paraphrased
revealing quote said by interviewee unique readers insight to personality
portraiture description created by writer based on observations of interviewee relevant to topic
relax gain trust show interest
opener question: oh cute pictures are those your kids?
first step asks about topic
i want to talk to you about the up coming fundraiser would you tell me exactly what your doing?
qualifier
find out if source is qualified what is your role in the fundraising efforts?
routine factual 5W's and h
who's on the committee when will it be
numerical statistical info
how many years have you held this fundraiser?
G O S S E Y
a way to ask deeper questions
goals obstacles solutions start evaluation why
responder clarification
would you explain what you mean im not sure i understand
soliciting a quote
a specific question "tell me exactly what your hopes are for this fundraiser" then, "do i have this down right?"
soliciting an anecdote prompts a short story "what has been the most memorable aspect of the process?"
imaginative strays from the routine "does your team have any superstitions?"
grenade difficult questions " some people say you favor certain players. would you comment on this?"
recover from a grenade: a neutral question, "any last minute strategies to work on before the game?"
concluding the interview
thank you
sign documentation sheet
further questions
not everyone is a great interviewee
plan ahead unforeseen circumstances