Interview formats – Journalism notes PDF

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Here are journalism lecture notes regarding interview formats with Philip Cowan.
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Interview formats – Journalism notes 1. Standard interview format The standard interview format is the third person piece where the writer controls the copy and inserts quotes and reported speech. This is ideal for celebrity or expert interviews and standard where the writer is using the interview as part of a news or features piece.

2. The first person format The first person format is used for eye-witness interviews, often for dramatic stories (as in Take a Break magazine or similar weeklies) or in Day in the Life type interviews. The aim is to give a feeling of intimacy and immediacy, but you need a very tight brief and good interview technique to make it work.

3. Q&A format The third format is the Q&A format, most often used when you have had a really short interview with a celebrity and the questions are as interesting as the answers e.g. what is your favourite food, what was your best ever day etc. This format only works for short pieces, generally with famous people, and where you have excellent interview technique. It is best avoided for the moment.....

What can I do to stay safe during an interview? Interviewing is not a risk free activity and is conducted at your own risk. Don't interview face-to-face anyone you are uncertain about. (Professional journalists have to but you are not a professional journalist yet). REMEMBER: 1. Always interview the interviewee in a public place such as a cafe, open plan office or other public place. Don't go alone to their home or be locked up alone with them in their office. 2. Always let someone know where you are going and when you will be back. Give them your mobile number. 3. Let the interviewee know that you have a set amount of time and are expected back.

4. Follow your gut instinct. If your instinct tells you that the situation is suspicious you are probably right....