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Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Define Observation

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A technique of using what you witnessed with your senses, sight, sound, smell and taste

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Explain Observation for Breaking News

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Report what you see, what people are wearing and saying how they react.

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What not to do for Observation for Breaking News

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Don’t depend on video to record observations,

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Cons of digital recorders/videotapes

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not a substitute for good notes, can fail you, inhibit a source, prevent you from taking good notes, time consuming

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Pros of digital recorders/videotapes

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  1. easy to get exact wording
  2. helps capture images
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What to do before begin recording your interview

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  1. Basic Introductions
  2. Opening conversation
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What are some listening tips?

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  1. Focus on the ‘Hear’ and Now: Concentrate on what the source is saying now
  2. Critical Listening: Listen on one level for facts, on another for good quotes, and on a third for elaboration.
  3. Be quiet
  4. Be responsive
  5. Listen with your eyes
  6. Block Personal Intrusions: personal problems
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What are some Note Taking Tips

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  1. Be prepared: Bring extra pens, don’t rely solely on electronics
  2. Use Key Words: Key words that remind you of facts and statements
  3. Develop a shorthand system
  4. Use a symbol system,
  5. Verify Vital Information
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What are some Interviewing tips?

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  1. Identify your focus
  2. Research the background
  3. Identify your goals
  4. Plan your questions
  5. Arrive on time and dress appropriatly
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Advantages of email interviews

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  1. Gives source time to think about responses
  2. Saves you from taking notes
  3. Accurate quotes
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Disadvantages of email interviews

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  1. Prohibit good follow up questions
  2. Can’t observe sources reactions
  3. Lack descriptive detail
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Tips for email interviews

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  1. Limit number of questions
  2. Clarify your purpose
  3. Verify sources full name and title
  4. Limit follow up messages
  5. Attribute to email
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Explain Identification in Telephone interviewing

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Immediately state your name and affiliation and purpose for the call

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Explain Length of questions in Telephone interviewing

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Keep questions short, plan for questions you want to ask, and crucial questions.

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Explain Clarification in Telephone interviewing

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Repeat any confusing terms or information in your own words, and ask your source to verify your interpretation.

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Explain Chronology in Telephone interviewing

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Ask them to explain the order in with the events unfolded.

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Explain Verification in Telephone interviewing

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Double check the spelling of the name, title and the basic information.

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