Three Sources of Info

1. People: who do I need to talk to, what questions are imperative

Recording

• Pros: Accuracy, not missing information, interview flows better
• Cons: soley rely on it, time consuming, recording device can be distracting, people do not share as much, technology fails
• VA Law: one-party consent

Note-taking

• Always ask how to spell his or her name.
• Job title (Ask for business card.)
• Where the interview is taking place
• Time

Ways to Interview

• In Person: more probing questions, better understanding, more trust, gathering more information from being with a person
• Email: written word, lacks non-verbals, context, insures accurate quotes, tell your audience it was in email form
• Phone: second best to in person, still personal interaction
• Social Media: verification, ask him or her to call