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| bgcolor="#ffff99" | Expert Tip: Face-to-face interviews are usually the most effective. If the person you want to interview does not live close to you, however, a telephone interview is an alternative. See appendix A for information about various recording options. Also see Digital Sound | | bgcolor="#ffff99" | Expert Tip: Face-to-face interviews are usually the most effective. If the person you want to interview does not live close to you, however, a telephone interview is an alternative. See appendix A for information about various recording options. Also see Digital Sound | ||
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== Before the Interview == | == Before the Interview == | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" | Expert Tip: Some people are shy of microphones. Try to obtain a microphone that can be inconspicuously placed on a table in the interview room rather than one that must be held in the hand or spoken into directly. | | bgcolor="#ffff99" | Expert Tip: Some people are shy of microphones. Try to obtain a microphone that can be inconspicuously placed on a table in the interview room rather than one that must be held in the hand or spoken into directly. | ||
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'''Make a Checklist''' Make a checklist of things to take to the interview, which may include: <br>''• Extra batteries or a power cord for your recording equipment.''<br>''• A label for your tape.''<br>''• A pen or pencil and paper for note taking and for labeling your audio or video tape.''<br>''• Your list of questions.''<br>''• Photographs or artifacts that might be useful.''<br>''• A pedigree chart or family group record.''<br>''• A release form for the interviewee to sign.''<br>''• A release form giving your permission to share the content of the interview (see Appendix C.)'' | '''Make a Checklist''' Make a checklist of things to take to the interview, which may include: <br>''• Extra batteries or a power cord for your recording equipment.''<br>''• A label for your tape.''<br>''• A pen or pencil and paper for note taking and for labeling your audio or video tape.''<br>''• Your list of questions.''<br>''• Photographs or artifacts that might be useful.''<br>''• A pedigree chart or family group record.''<br>''• A release form for the interviewee to sign.''<br>''• A release form giving your permission to share the content of the interview (see Appendix C.)'' | ||
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''• Offer your transcript to your local historical society or university.'' <br>''• Send a copy to interested family members.'' <br>''• Publish it on a Web page.'' | ''• Offer your transcript to your local historical society or university.'' <br>''• Send a copy to interested family members.'' <br>''• Publish it on a Web page.'' | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" | Expert Tip: It is extremely important that you exclude any identifying information on living individuals if you share your interview with anyone other than close family and friends, especially when the interview is shared over the Internet. | |||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||