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प्रश्न
Elements of Planning An Interview : (Group Activity)
Form groups and discuss each element of planning an interview and prepare notes on each element.
| Format - Structure | ______ |
| Size/Length - How much | ______ |
| Do’s and Dont’s - Rules and Regulations | ______ |
| Type of Questions - Yes/No questions or Wh Type. | ______ |
उत्तर
i. Format –
a. Introductory Questions
b. Probing Questions
c. Conclusive Questions – message, future plans, etc.
ii. Size/Length –
a. Around eight to ten questions should be planned.
iii. Do’s and Dont's –
a. Do not ask personal questions.
b. Do not ask closed-ended i.e. yes-no questions.
c. Research on the topic/the individual to be interviewed, beforehand.
d. Ask about the details related to the topic or profession and make use of Wh-questions to have a free-flowing conversation.
iv. Type of Questions - Preferably ask questions that will result in qualitative information. Avoid questions that give Yes/No answers unless it is added on to another question that would ask for details.
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