The not-so-gentle art of interviewing
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Techniques for conducting an interview are discussed. Before conducting an actual interview, one must prepare beforehand. Research should also be conducted on relevant topics which would be of use during the actual process of inquiry. One must also be knowledgeable in the many skills needed to coax a reluctant interviewee into revealing information. During the actual conduct of an interview, one must pay close attention to details concerning both the interviewee and the story revealed.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 1992
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Loose lips: Interviewing techniques prompt sources to talk on record in police scandal
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Some key interview techniques for investigative reporting involve a lot of preparation, both friendly and tough persuasion, in order to succeed in interviewing important sources. A case study is presented of the backroom deal that set King County Sheriff's Detective George Daniel Ring free after charges of police corruption.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 2006
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Quick hits
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Eight tips that would help reporters for quick investigations are presented. Some of them include interviewing fellow staff members, going through data search, getting organized, and searching for websites with related issues.
Publication Name: The IRE Journal
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0164-7016
Year: 2005
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