Interviewing Skills for Class Projects Teaching and learning in the 20th century have seen great shifts

in educational policies: from classroom and textbook based to research and real-life based. Developing a professional manner when interviewing effectively needs skill and preparation. nterviewing! which is one of the more authentic sources of information for a researchbased work! has now become part and parcel of the education system. Some guidelines for developing good interviews include: Develop a statement of interest about the sub"ect #esearch thoroughly whatever you can find on the person! the pro"ect! the company and$or event %rioritise a set of ob"ectives and &uestions in order to be prepared! capable and competent Discover what is necessary to fit into their environment or space because your ob"ective is to make the sub"ect feel comfortable and willing to share what is important to them 'rrange for the interview (on location) at it will add to the sense of place! voice and story Some important pointers while interviewing are: ntroduce yourself and your pro"ect *xpress your appreciation for his$her time and willingness while complimenting the office! d+cor! achievements etc ,ollow the order and priority of your &uestions keeping in mind your purpose and time constraints Develop more depth and complexity as the interview develops 'ctively listen to understand and report -ou are not expected to agree! disagree or debate with the interviewee .now when to stop in order to let the interviewee collect his$her thoughts /hile taking notes! don)t hesitate to ask for clarification 0abel and date notes and tapes for easy reference 1ummarise a few important points to the interviewee #eview your timeline toward completing your pro"ects and volunteer to provide him$her a copy *xpress sincere appreciation 222222222222222222222222222222222