Journalism Interviewing Project Points: 50 Due end of class Wednesday, Dec. 2

You will be putting your interviewing skills to task when you compose questions, conduct an interview, and write a story in two different formats for this project. You will come up with 20 open-ended, good, relevant questions to ask an adult (21 or older) of your choosing. You can have NO MORE than five background questions (name, occupation, etc.). You will set up an interview time with that individual, discuss something interesting or unique in her/his life, and then write a 300-word profile story and a question-answer format story using the information from your questions and quotes from the interviewee.

This piece must be typed and meet the basic requirements listed above to receive full credit. “Yes, no” questions should not be used and will not be credited for the 20 required. Your questions must also be typed and turned in with your project. If you do not have access to a computer at home, please come to me to get a pass to the library, arrange a time to work in my computer lab before and/or after school, or visit the public library on Kirkwood Avenue. It will be easier for you if you pick someone who has an interesting story rather than an individual who sits next to you while watching TV. Please see me if you have questions/concerns.

Journalism Interviewing Project Points: 50 Due end of class Wednesday, Dec. 2

You will be putting your interviewing skills to task when you compose questions, conduct an interview, and write a story in two different formats for this project. You will come up with 20 open-ended, good, relevant questions to ask an adult (21 or older) of your choosing. You can have NO MORE than five background questions (name, occupation, etc.). You will set up an interview time with that individual, discuss something interesting or unique in her/his life, and then write a 300-word profile story and a question-answer format story using the information from your questions and quotes from the interviewee.

This piece must be typed and meet the basic requirements listed above to receive full credit. “Yes, no” questions should not be used and will not be credited for the 20 required. Your questions must also be typed and turned in with your project. If you do not have access to a computer at home, please come to me to get a pass to the library, arrange a time to work in my computer lab before and/or after school, or visit the public library on Kirkwood Avenue. It will be easier for you if you pick someone who has an interesting story rather than an individual who sits next to you while watching TV. Please see me if you have questions/concerns.