Some of your compelling quotes
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“The greatest gift of being a POW was fainting.”
Some of your compelling quotes
“You’re here to fly, fight and that’s it.”
Some of your compelling quotes
“I became a supply sergeant because I would always buy the captain a Dr. Pepper. In those days it only cost $.05.”
Some of your compelling quotes
“Americans are so lucky and very spoiled.”
Some of your compelling quotes
In-person interview
Main types of interviews
In-person interviewPhoner
Main types of interviews
In-person interviewPhonerEmail
Main types of interviews
In-person interviewPhonerEmailScrum (lots of people on one interviewee)
Main types of interviews
Homework
Setting up the interview
HomeworkWho are the sources and the best way to
reach them: live, phoner or email?
Setting up the interview
HomeworkWho are the sources and the best way to
reach them: live, phoner or email?Ask if photos are allowed if needed
Setting up the interview
Don’t waste people’s time on facts you should know: correct spelling of company name, politician’s background, etc.
Prep for interview
Don’t waste people’s time on facts you should know: correct spelling of company name, politician’s background, etc.
Write out questions or topics
Prep for interview
Barbara writes out 500 questions!
Don’t waste people’s time on facts you should know: correct spelling of company name, politician’s background, etc.
Write out questions or topicsHow you phrase your questions will affect the
answers you get: “Don’t you think that Sarasota should spend more money on the homeless?” vs “What, if anything, should Sarasota do to help the homeless?”
Prep for interview
Dress appropriately for interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxed
During interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxedYou’re in charge
During interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxedYou’re in chargeStart with basics
During interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxedYou’re in chargeStart with basicsKeep questions simple, rather than multi-
faceted
During interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxedYou’re in chargeStart with basicsKeep questions simple, rather than multi-
facetedAsk open-ended questions! Avoid those that
can be answered “yes” or “no.”
During interview
If you’re relaxed, source will be relaxedYou’re in chargeStart with basicsKeep questions simple, rather than multi-
facetedAsk open-ended questions! Avoid those that
can be answered “yes” or “no.”Be sure questions get answered, especially
with politicians
During interview
Rephrase questions if you don’t get what you want or it’s unclear
During interview, deux
Rephrase questions if you don’t get what you want or it’s unclear
Ask follow-ups: How do you know that? Can you give me an example? What is the thought behind that?
During interview, deux
Rephrase questions if you don’t get what you want or it’s unclear
Ask follow-ups: How do you know that? Can you give me an example? What is the thought behind that?
Be flexible, follow the twists and turns
During interview, deux
Rephrase questions if you don’t get what you want or it’s unclear
Ask follow-ups: How do you know that? Can you give me an example? What is the thought behind that?
Be flexible, follow the twists and turnsNote the “color” facts
During interview, deux
“Your purpose in conducting an interview is partly to get facts, but you also want color; you want anecdotes; you want quotes; you want material that will give readers an impression of the interviewee’s personality,” Max Gunther said.
Ask who else to contact
Afterwards
Ask who else to contactAsk if you can call back later for more
questions
Afterwards
Ask who else to contactAsk if you can call back later for more
questionsThank your source
Afterwards
Ask who else to contactAsk if you can call back later for more
questionsThank your sourceReview your notes soon to be sure it’s all
clear
Afterwards
Different sets of ground rules for interviews
On, off the record, on background
Different sets of ground rules for interviewsThe vast majority of interviews are “on the
record”: everything is for publication
On, off the record, on background
Different sets of ground rules for interviewsThe vast majority of interviews are “on the
record”: everything is for publication“Off the record”: information can’t be printed
or used in any form
On, off the record, on background
Different sets of ground rules for interviewsThe vast majority of interviews are “on the
record”: everything is for publication“Off the record”: information can’t be printed
or used in any form“On background”: can use stuff, but no
attribution
On, off the record, on background
Different sets of ground rules for interviewsThe vast majority of interviews are “on the
record”: everything is for publication“Off the record”: information can’t be printed
or used in any form“On background”: can use stuff, but no
attributionMake sure you and source agree on rules…
before interview begins
On, off the record, on background
Famous journo fails
Essential to all media outlets… add color and other voices to your stories
Quotations
Essential to all media outlets… add color and other voices to your stories
After you’ve done all your interviews, now the fun begins… how do you use the material you’ve got?
Quotations
Types of quotes
Direct quote: word for word what a source told you. Begins and ends with quotation mark. Requires an attribution. Reserve for color, prominence and relevancy.
“I’ve attended many different schools and Learning & Families’ teachers are the absolute bomb,” said Malia Obama. “I’m especially crazy about my Constitutional literacy class.”
Types of quotes
Indirect quote: AKA paraphrase. You summarize what a person told you. Don’t use quote marks or exact words. Necessary because people fumble around with words or you can just say it better than they can.
Presidential daughter Malia Obama believes that Learning & Families teachers far surpass those of the 14 other schools she’s attended.
Types of quotes
Partial quote: You just grab a phrase or a few words and stick them in quote marks. Handy for highlighting rambling speakers. Don’t “overuse” them.
First Daughter Malia Obama said Learning & Family teachers are “way cool” compared to the “total losers” she had at both private and public schools.
Types of quotes
Dialogue: Word for word discussion between two people. Use sparingly.
“LAF is better than a One Direction concert,” Malia Obama said.
“Spot on girlfriend,” Kristen Stewart agreed. “I learned all my acting chops from my journalism teacher.”
Types of quotes
Obvious quotesQuote ledesOveruseDialectsDon’t use *%$&*#
Quote no-nos
Attribution
Your sources give you facts, opinions and sometimes lies… your job is to sort them all out
Attribution
Your sources give you facts, opinions and sometimes lies… your job is to sort them all out
For anything other than a provable fact or common knowledge, you generally need an attribution
Attribution
First time you ID a source, use full name and title. After that, last name only.
Melissa Martin, director of co-ops for Learning & Families, said that the journalism students were the best in the school.
“The journalisters remind me of a Mensa meeting,” Martin said.
Attribution style
Put attribution after the quote if it’s just a single sentence:
“Justin Bieber makes me hurl,” the young concertgoer said.
If quote is two sentences, put it in middle:“Justin Bieber makes me hurl,” the young
concertgoer said. “What a schlep.”
Attribution style
Let’s just stick with “said”Always works and is “neutral” to readers and
listenersCan vary a little if using “said” too muchGenerally use “said” as opposed to “says” but
are exceptions
Said, intoned, stated, declared, opined, shouted, explained, snorted, voiced?
You are going to interview a classmate and write a 500-word story about them
In turn, your subject will interview you and write a 500-word story about you!
Focus on one aspect of their life: favorite hobby or sport; their family; one event that changed their life; future plans, i.e., become attorney or dancer; or other fascinating aspect
Assignment 9/24
Pick a nameTalk with each other for 10 minutes in classThen write list of questions and do interviews
by telephone this weekWrite story and bring to class, MLA stylePages 34-39 of Inside Reporting
Assignment 9/24