What is interviewing and in what ways is interviewing built into all of our communications?  This lecture will examine various forms of interviewing, both within the media and outside, focussing on interviews in the media. We'll also discuss some key terms such doorstops and deathknocks, as well as the type of questions which can be asked in an interview.

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What is interviewing and in what ways is interviewing built into all of our communications? This lecture will examine various forms of interviewing, both within the media and outside, focussing on interviews in the media. We'll also discuss some key terms such doorstops and deathknocks, as well as the type of questions which can be asked in an interview. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

An Overview of Interviewing I

As workplaces become more interactive and interconnected, interviewing skills are becoming more important across a range of vocations. In this subject, students study the processes and skills required for interviewing, focussing on key case studies in literature, print journalism, cinema, broadcasting, and online. A key component of the subject will be interviews undertaken by students in all or some of the key interview formats, including live discussion, email, pre-recorded audio and written profile pieces. Students undertaking this unit will gain a broader appreciation in the art of inquiry and personal interaction and develop greater confidence in everything from one on one communications to public speaking to critical analysis. Students will also gain a clear understanding of the use of quotation technique including quote punctuation, in written work and develop an appreciation of key editing issues, both practical and ethical.

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