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Component
1 - Arrange an Interview
If you use a family member or neighbor, arranging an interview
will be much easier than if you want to interview a person you haven't
met or don't know very well. In contacting the person whom you wish
to interview, use this list to remind yourself the types of information
you should tell the person:
- Make
clear how his/her name was obtained (if a stranger to you).
- Explain
what your topic is.
- Establish,
at the very beginning, why the subject's life and experiences
are important.
- You
may need to provide a brief overview of your topic and what your
goals are.
- Make
sure the interviewee understands that their contribution to your
project is important.
Because it is often difficult for elderly people to hear well on
the telephone, it is best to try to communicate this introductory
material first in person or by mail. Then, when phone contact is
made, she/he will be clear about who is calling and what is wanted,
and an appointment can be made.
Select a time of day for the interview that is best for the person
being interviewed and be on time.
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