2. Learning Outcomes
Discuss the dos and don’ts in
interviewing
Apply the dos and don’ts in
conducting an informational
interview
Apply the ethics in conducting
an informational interview
Write an interveiw plan
4. Allows researchers to delve into concrete information
from the real world through information gathered
from real people’s real experiences.
INTERVIEW
5. Done to elicit important information through first-hand
information from an interviewee
Its efficiency is based on how well it is designed and
executed.
INFORMATIONAL
INTERVIEW
10. What to do before an interview?
Before the interview;
Do extensive research about the topic you want
to engage in.
Do a background check on the prospected
interviewees.
11. What to do during an interview?
Before the interview;
Don’t ambush interviewee.
Do prepare a written interview plan.
Don’t impose a date or schedule in setting an
appointment with your interviewee.
Don’t forget the interview kit.
12. What to do before an interview?
Before the interview;
Do choose an appropriate interview structure and methods.
Structure:
Structured or standardized interview
Semi-structured interview
Unstructured interview
Methods:
Individual Interview
Group interview
Face-to-face interview
Phone Interview
Web interview
13. Researcher/s - research information about the topic and the
background of possible interviewees
Scriptwriter - collate and organize questions contributed by
the group
Interviewer - ask the questions during the face-to-face
interview
Camera and audio technician/s - operate/s the audio and
video recording devices during the interview (must seek
consent from the interviewee)
Secretary/ies-facilitate/s the preparation of communication
letters, consent forms, and the transcription of the interview
Roles of each member in an interview
15. What to do during an interview?
During the interview;
Build rapport with interviewee.
Explain the nature and purpose of the interview.
Observe polite expressions and gesture.
16. What to do during an interview?
During the interview;
Pay attention to interviewee’s body language.
Don’t draw attention to yourself.
Don’t be too early.
17. What to do during an interview?
During the interview;
Don’t overly show agreement or disagreement
during the interview.
Don’t take pictures, audio, and video recordings
without the permission of the respondents.
19. What to do after an interview?
After the interview;
Do Transcribe the interview faithfully and immediately.
Transcribe the interview faithfully when it's still fresh from your memory.
Be faithful to the original recording and consider pauses, giggles, and
other meaningful non-verbal cues.
Do send a copy of the faithfully transcribed interview to your
interviewee for verification.
Do not use or process information gathered from the interview beyond
what you have asked permission for.
21. Purpose of the Interview
Topic
Interviewer(s)
Informant(s)/Interviewee(s) Name:
Background:
Setting Date and Time
Location:
Questions
The Interview Plan
22. Purpose
of the
Interview
It is well-defined and specific
It is attainable and realistic
It is aligned with the topic and
the chosen interviewee
It comprehensibly answers the
“why” of the interview
23. Topic of
the
Interview
It is clearly stated and concise
It has a reasonable scope
It is relevant to the interviewee
It comprehensibly answers the
“what” of the interview
24. The
Interviewee/
Respondent
selected based on knowledge and
experiences relevant to the
purpose and topic of the interview
The interviewee is accessible
Fully understand the nature and
the purpose of the interview.
Gives consent for his/her
participation.
25. The
Setting of
the
Interview
The time is convenient for both
interviewee and interviewer.
The time allotment is set based on
the scope of the interview
The location is easily accessible.
The location creates a private and
comfortable interpersonal
communication
27. The
Interview
Questions
Locally organized (general to
specific/specific to general)
Use language that is
adapted to the interviewee
Different type of questions and
other interview talks are
appropraitely used
34. Probing Questions
How did you react in
this situation?
what do you think
would happen if...
What are your
opinion in this topic?
35. Interpreting
Questions
In comparing the two
solutions, do you find one
more effective or
necessary in certain
situations than the other?
Do you mean that your
leadership role has had to
change from one of
enouraging others to a
more directive one
Are you suggesting
that this problem is
more important
than the other?
36. What do you think
1. What do you think of the
recent attack that
happened a few days ago?
2. I wonder what happened
to Erika last night.
3. In which university did
you go to?
4. Was there a specific
situation or example about
this topic?
5. Any plans going on
tonight?