How to: Interview!

1.  YOU NEED TO TURN IN YOUR GREEN ONLINE SOURCE EVALUATION SHEET TODAY!

2.  Make sure to have at least 2 different Internet sources.

3.  Look at the board for information on how to fill in the "Paraphrase" and "My Thoughts" sections of your Inquiry Notes.

4.  Begin creating meaningful interview questions (try for 10).

The next research resource we will use is an interview!  You may interview an adult, of your choice, on the topic of your research.

You need to create meaningful questions that will lead you to more information.  This needs to be taken seriously and recorded to be turned in.

Here are some tips to creating good research interview questions.

1.  Avoid questions that may encourage the person to answer a particular way.

2.  Try not to use phrases like, "Do you agree" or "There are many people who believe..."

3.  Don't ask more than one question at a time.  "Do you think gay marriage is bad and that we shouldn't have it in Minnesota?"  Instead try, "Do you think gay marriage is bad?"  then, "Do you think we shouldn't have it in Minnesota?"

4.  Make sure your questions are specific and to the point.

5.  Only ask questions that relate to what you are researching.

If you need some more examples check out http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/559/06/