Chapter 7 "Interview and Talk Programs"

1. INTERVIEW & TALK
PROGRAMS
Chapter 7

2. If there is no struggle,
there is no progress.
Frederick Douglass

3. I. The Interview
A. Types
1. Opinion interview
2. Information interview
3. Personality interview

4. B. Preparation
1. Outline is prepared
2. Pre-interview
3. Research reports

5. C. Research
1. Internet, libraries,
archives and morgues
2. Contact experts
3. Use firsthand sources
4. Audience research

6. D. Format
1. Intro and closing
2. Introductory material
3. Lead-ins and lead-outs
4. Commentary

7. E. Structure
1. Establish purpose
2. Establish interview
approach
3. Establish interviewee
4. Establish background

8. 5. Establish setting
6. Create rising action
7. Summarize at the end

9. F. Technique
1. Research thoroughly
2. Know probable answers
3. Double-check facts
4. Fit copy to program style

10. 5. Have specific questions
6. Repeat follow-up
questions if evaded

11. II. Preparation - Script
III. FormatTips
A. The Entertainment
Interview

12. B. The News Interview
1. The interview is brief
2. Have follow-up questions
3. Be accurate and honest
4. Don't lead the interviewee
5. Identify the interviewee

13. C. The Internet
IV. Discussion Programs
A. Approach

14. B. Types
1. Panel (flexible)
2. Symposium (topic)
3. Group discussion
(problem solving)
4. Debate (formal)

15. V. Speeches
VI. Special Considerations
A. Women's Programs
B. Ethnic Programs