Today we will…•Identify the steps involved in arranging an interview.•Outline how to use an interview when conducting an investigation•Identify the effectiveness of using the internet when conducting an investigation.

Success Criteria

I can list and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using an interview and the internet as a method of enquiry.

What is an ‘Interview’?

• A conversation between 2 people, either structured or informal.

• Need to organise a suitable time and place.

• Prepare questions in advance.

• Can organise to take notes or record interview.

Interview Advantages

Intervieweeusually an "expert"

in his/her field.

You get directanswers.

Detailed info - canask supplementaryquestions.

You can goover recorded

answers later.

Advantages

Interview Disadvantages

Interviews canbe stressfullso you mustbe prepared.

Interviewee mustbe relaxed too.

Questions mustbe prepared.

Preparation,interview and

recording answerscan be time consuming.

Disadvantages

The InternetUsing the internet to gather information is one of the most common methods used today. From finding out when the next train is due to accessing some of the most up-to-date government statistics, the internet can provide it all. However, we must remember that not all information available on the internet is accurate or even up-to-date and this could invalidate research.

Internet Research: How useful?’

What do we use the

Internet for?

Copy and complete the spider below into you jotter. Working with a partner aim to add at least FIVE new spider legs to your diagram.

Wikipedia. Reliable?

ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET DISADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET

Quick and easy to access. Not everyone has access to the internet.

The internet provides lots of up-to-date information.

Some information presented may be biased, for example information from a specific pressure group.

The range of information available is limitless from government statistics to web sites designed by pressure groups and international organisations such as the United Nations.

Sometimes the internet may provide too much information, making it difficult to decide which is most useful.

The internet presents data in many different formats, words, statistics, photos and videos.

Some information from public created websites like Wikipedia may not be 100% accurate.

You can print out or bookmark a useful website for future use.

The school internet may not permit access to some web sites because of the ‘net nanny’ in place.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet.

Make a spider diagram

Success Criteria

I can list and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using an interview and the internet as a method of enquiry.