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===== Prepare for the interview ===== | ===== Prepare for the interview ===== | ||
*Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as paper and pen.<br> | *Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as:<br> | ||
:-paper and pen.<br> | |||
:-A digital or tape recorder with a good microphone, and a blank tape or two is a great help, if available. <br> | :-A digital or tape recorder with a good microphone, and a blank tape or two is a great help, if available. <br> | ||
:-A camera or video recorder, if you have access to one, is desirable, but don’t delay for lack of technology.<br> | :-A camera or video recorder, if you have access to one, is desirable, but don’t delay for lack of technology.<br> | ||
*Do what you can as soon as you can.<br> | *Do what you can as soon as you can.<br> | ||
:-If you use a recorder, practice first so you can turn it on and off and turn the tape over. <br> | |||
:-If you are not familiar with the island the person came from, study a map of the island to have a mental picture of where the person is talking about.<br> | |||
:-Try to arrange for another person to go with you for the interview, if possible.<br> | |||
::One person can run the recorder and take notes while the other asks questions. <br> | |||
::You can also help each other to see if you understood the information correctly.<br> | |||
:-If you don’t have a tape recorder, take really good notes. | |||
(Even if you use a recorder, your notes help in transcribing the tape later).<br> -Record your name, the name of the person interviewed, and the date and place of the interview at the top of your | (Even if you use a recorder, your notes help in transcribing the tape later).<br> -Record your name, the name of the person interviewed, and the date and place of the interview at the top of your | ||
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Take a gift of some fruit or whatever the custom is on your island. Do it when you first do the interview and when you ask them to review the copy. | Take a gift of some fruit or whatever the custom is on your island. Do it when you first do the interview and when you ask them to review the copy. | ||
Ask for permission to share what you have written with others. | Ask for permission to share what you have written with others. | ||
===== Ideas for informal questions to ask ===== | ===== Ideas for informal questions to ask ===== | ||