1. The document discusses different methods that journalists can use for note-taking and recording during interviews, including electronic media, written notes, longhand scribbling, shorthand, and memory. 2. Electronic media such as digital recorders are popular for journalists because they allow the interviewer to focus on the interviewee, but written notes are also important for capturing details. 3. Different note-taking methods each have advantages and disadvantages related to speed, accuracy, and impression given to interviewees. The document provides tips for dealing with lagging behind in notes and ensuring information is captured and remembered accurately.

1. Note-taking and
Recording
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Note-taking and
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• Electronic
• Written
• Longhand Scribble
• Shorthand
• Slow, Slow, Quick,
Quick, Slow
• Reading Back
• Memory
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3. Electonic Media
A journalist can make their notes using a
few things they can do, such as:
 Taking notes in a notebook
 Showing your identity card or press
card
 Using a camera
 Using a smartphone
 Use a headset
Note taking is a very important thing in life, one of which is for a journalist. A
journalist can make notes that they want to write either for stories that can aim to
provide information, data, and insights to listeners.
Electronic media such as digital recorders are very popular for journalists. This
media or tool is already available in smartphones, laptops, cameras, and computers.
Electronic media such as digital recorders have a good function that can allow the
interviewer to fully concentrate on the interviewee.
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4. Written Media
For a journalist, to use a notebook that wants to be written with the aim of providing information to the
media in the news. Then the notebook can be spiral bound from the paper side to the end. It is important to
note that the paper must be of good quality. The notebook should also be written with the day, date of each
interview. Many things happen during an interview such as listening to answers, checking for consistency,
assessing and planning questions and taking notes as well.
Therefore, it is a good idea to consider making notes of what to check when the opportunity arises, such
as: at the top of the page, write down key points that remain to be checked as they come to mind, and if not
continue until the opportunity arises. Then at the end of the interview, the interviewee's answers can be
transferred to personal notes to check if they need to be clarified.
From the book (Media Skills) written by Sally Adams, there are several methods written in this e-book,
namely:
a. If there is a profile of an artist, or someone who is famous, then it requires a good quote and has a lot of
description to convey. Therefore, recorders and notebooks are good methods for journalists to use when
interviewing sources.
b. If a journalist wants 200 words for an hour-long story, a good method is to use a telephone and a
notebook.
c. And, for anecdotal news where you are face-to-face with a source who seems nervous, you can use the
memory method where you have memorized and read in the notebook.
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5. Longhand Scribble
Longhand Scribble: Longhand scribble refers to the practice of quickly writing down information
in a freehand manner without using any specific shorthand symbols or abbreviations.
Advantages:
• Simple and easy to use.
• Can be suitable for very slow speakers or interviews conducted in a foreign language with
constant translation.
• Adequate for capturing simple statistics and short facts.
Disadvantages:
• Slower compared to shorthand, causing potential delays and difficulties in catching up with the
conversation.
• May be seen as unimpressive by interviewees and colleagues.
• Heavily relies on memory, which can be challenging to accurately recall all the details.
• Not ideal for capturing lively quotes and maintaining their essence.
• In phone interviews, the speed of longhand scribble can be particularly frustrating.
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6. Shorthand
Shorthand: Shorthand is a system of rapid writing that uses special symbols or abbreviated forms to
represent words, phrases, and common expressions.
Advantages:
• Requires minimal and inexpensive equipment.
• Works well in various environments and is not affected by noise or drops.
• Immediate access to notes without the need for rewinding or listening back to recordings.
• Acceptable in legal contexts if notes are taken during or immediately after the interview.
• Can impress interviewees and colleagues, enhancing professionalism and CV.
• Significantly faster than longhand, allowing for efficient note-taking.
Disadvantages:
• Takes time and practice to learn and master.
• Minimizes eye contact with the interviewee during note-taking.
• May be perceived as old-fashioned by certain interviewees, especially celebrities.
• Requires reading back the shorthand notes quickly to ensure accuracy.
• Unlike recorded interviews, shorthand notes are not verbatim, potentially missing some details.
• Higher chances of errors in both note-taking and transcription.
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7. Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow
There are bound to be times when your note-taking lags. Some journalists advise
throwing in a soft ‘filler’ question and just not listening to the answer while catching up.
Others repeat back with admiration or amazement the answer or quote they are busy
writing down. Yet again, others say: ‘Sorry, you’re going a little fast. Would you hold on a
second, please?’
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Reading Back
The rule is to read back your notes as soon as possible, certainly within a few hours, while
your memory of the interview is still fresh. You’ll be glad you did. Short-term memory
fades quickly and another, intervening interview can drive recollection of strange words
or speech patterns clean out of your head.
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8. Memory
 When you first meet someone, before the interview proper has begun, your
interviewee may say something eminently quotable. Remember it and write it down as
soon as you get your notebook out.
 Again, at the end of the interview, when you’ve put your notebook away and are just
chatting, your interviewee may let slip some valuable information. Don’t hoick your
notebook out, but take the first opportunity after leaving to write it down. Note the
time, too.
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9. THANKS!!!
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