You’ve arranged an interview, done your research, and received insightful answers to your brilliant questions. Now what?
- It goes without saying that you will thank your source at the interview’s conclusion but don’t forget to send a thank you note.
- If possible, before you conclude the session arrange a method (generally by email or phone) by which you may contact your source if you have any additional questions. Make sure to ask first and keep your questions brief and few in number-remember, your source has already been generous enough with their time by granting the interview.
- Interviews provide a large amount of information but to get the most from this resource you will need to transcribe and/or organize it to allow quick and easy access to the material.-Review your notes or audio recording of the interview as soon as you can while the material is fresh in your mind.
-As you review, begin noting the information you might use and categorizing it to allow for quick reference later.
-Develop a clear system of organization to distinguish exact quotes from paraphrasing. - Don’t forget your citation! Find examples of citing interviews on our library style manuals page.
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