EXPLORING THE GENRE: Interview Reports
How long does the interview need to last? (Fangjia)
At least 25 mintues and some instant questions may come up during the interview.
What are some of the unique feature of this genre comparing to the previous ones? (Fangjia)
You can interact directly with the interviewee and the topic, more so than with library or web-based research.
Does questions have to be professional or simple enough to be asked? (Hyuk Joon)
The questions should strike a balance between them. Often time, professional IS simple.
Does any personal opinions of writer have to be involved in this kind of genre? (Hyuk Joon)
In the interest of full disclosure, strong opinions should be confessed, but then the writer should STILL strive for objectivity after making her/his confession. The interviewee needs to be evaluated, but NOT against personal opinions.
What's the average number of questions are put in the paper? (Won Ryong)
Between 4 and 5 of the interview questions should be stated directly in the report, but since the interview will have AT LEAST 12 questions, the remaining 7+ questions should be referenced indirectly in the report.
How do writers describe the answers of the interview? (Won Ryong)
They paraphrase for the most part, although more direct quotes are expected.
What is the balance between reporting and commentary in the report? (WonPyo)
90% reporting and 10% commentary.
What are the stages in creating project? (WonPyo)
Generate list of possible interviewees, get an appointment, conduct the interview, write, revise, and finalize (including non-written elements, such as video).
What is the genre called?
Interview report.
How is this genre structured?
Introductory paragraph: This will state what you intend to do in text ("report on an interview . . ."), the name and position of the interviewee, and some biographical details about the interviewee. This last point will prove to the audience that the interviewee is a good source of information.
Body: Report of the interview, paraphrased but with some quotes.
Last paragraph: Evaluate the interviewee and the information that s/he provided.
On average, how many sentences per paragraph?
Average about 5-10 sentences per paragraph.
At least 25 mintues and some instant questions may come up during the interview.
What are some of the unique feature of this genre comparing to the previous ones? (Fangjia)
You can interact directly with the interviewee and the topic, more so than with library or web-based research.
Does questions have to be professional or simple enough to be asked? (Hyuk Joon)
The questions should strike a balance between them. Often time, professional IS simple.
Does any personal opinions of writer have to be involved in this kind of genre? (Hyuk Joon)
In the interest of full disclosure, strong opinions should be confessed, but then the writer should STILL strive for objectivity after making her/his confession. The interviewee needs to be evaluated, but NOT against personal opinions.
What's the average number of questions are put in the paper? (Won Ryong)
Between 4 and 5 of the interview questions should be stated directly in the report, but since the interview will have AT LEAST 12 questions, the remaining 7+ questions should be referenced indirectly in the report.
How do writers describe the answers of the interview? (Won Ryong)
They paraphrase for the most part, although more direct quotes are expected.
What is the balance between reporting and commentary in the report? (WonPyo)
90% reporting and 10% commentary.
What are the stages in creating project? (WonPyo)
Generate list of possible interviewees, get an appointment, conduct the interview, write, revise, and finalize (including non-written elements, such as video).
What is the genre called?
Interview report.
How is this genre structured?
Introductory paragraph: This will state what you intend to do in text ("report on an interview . . ."), the name and position of the interviewee, and some biographical details about the interviewee. This last point will prove to the audience that the interviewee is a good source of information.
Body: Report of the interview, paraphrased but with some quotes.
Last paragraph: Evaluate the interviewee and the information that s/he provided.
On average, how many sentences per paragraph?
Average about 5-10 sentences per paragraph.
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