Group InterviewPractice of questioning, interviewing & writing techniques

BasicsSteps to take

① You have been grouped.

② Find out who are

interviewing

③ Fill out story proposal

④ Background research

⑤ Write 15 questions in order

⑥ Prepare to conduct

interview & take notes

Always Ask Name

Spelling Class

Standing Title

/Position Contact

Information

Day 1

Groups

Group 1 • Rm. 105 NAMM Show

Group 2 * Rm. 106 OR/CA differences

Sandy Kenny

Giancarlo Nicole

Brennen Kiera

Nick Teri

Jordyn Andrea

Dylan Bryanna

Jillian Greta

Haley Karrera

Yedith Ally

Eden Chloe

Joseph

Day 1

Respondent List • Spring 2014

Name School

Year

Topic

Mick Hangland-Skill MAA 11 Trip to NAMM show in California.

Tyler Wickord  CHS 12 Similarities and differences between where he grew up in CA and now OR

Day 1 & 2

Developing QuestionsActivity

Gather background information Develop Questioning for your

group’s Interviewing Assignment: Developing Purpose &

Questions–Work to refine question

with group–Add follow up questions

Order questions 1-15–Rewrite questions in order

on handout.

TargetsDevelop questions using correct

questioning technique.

Day 1

Homework Conduct additional background research

as needed. Finish developing questioning strategy. Come to next class prepared to be

professional. Have writing utensils and paper/note pad

ready to go. Dress appropriately to interview.

Day 1

Developing QuestionsActivity

Interview subject Take notes on what

respondent says Pay attention to the language

they use Place quotation marks

around direct quotes in your notes

Make sure direct quotes are exactly what respondent said

Ask clarifying questions If time permits

Rewrite notes Start writing story

TargetsConduct interview using question

technique developed.Take notes including direct quotations

of your respondent.Ask follow-up questionsAsk for clarificationRemember to double check spelling of

NameFiguresFacts

Day 2

Respondent List • Spring 2014

Name School

Year

Topic

Mick Hangland-Skill MAA 11 Spring Break trip to NAMM show in California.

Tyler Robert Wickord 

CHS 12 Similarities and differences between where he grew up in CA and now OR

Day 1 & 2

Respondents are looking for:

Name

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

ThoughtfulQuestion

Questions onTopic

Questions Open0ended

Polite &Courteous

Participated

Respondent will note yes or no for each column.

Day 1& 2

Writing a News Story: Steps1. Find the most important (key) thought (fact).

2. Number the order of thoughts from most important to least.

3. Keep the lead less than 30 (35) words.

4. Include the what and who into the lead.

5. Include any significant amounts into lead. Remember people want to know about money.

6. Place the most important facts first while writing.

7. Paragraphs less than 100 words.

8. Use lots of quotes with transitions between.

Day 3

First paragraph Less than 30 words long Captures gist of story

Sums up the story’s most important facts. Contains 5W's + H

What & Who most important Leads should not contain quotations. 

Lede (or Lead)

Day 3

NewswritingInverted Pyramid Style

• The most important informationis at the top (beginning of article)

• The least important information is at the bottom (end of article).

• Has the ability to undergo cutoff test (removing last section(s) of story to quickly shorten story).

Day 3

Typing Story Header

Name

Insert Page X of Y

Slug

Date

Period

Page 1 Start ⅓ to ½ way down

page

Page 2 Start at top

Write – 30 - at bottom

Day 3

Handing in Typed Assignments Use Minion Pro Medium

14 pts. font. Must have header with

Name Page number (insert X of Y) Slug (assignment name) Date Period & Computer

Must be double spaced Must leave room at top of

first page for comments.

Day 3

Targets 1 • Rough Draft Write news style rough draft on computer

Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist Inverted pyramid (important facts first) Paragraphs less than 100 words Use multiple styles of quotes Use correct attribution style

“Quote,” Full Name, id, said. Think about content

What was your purpose Use rich & thoughtful quotes

Day 3

Targets 2 • EditingEdit stories looking for the following: Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist Inverted pyramid (important facts first) Paragraphs less than 100 words Quotes

Use multiple styles of quotes Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.

Written in past tense Written in third person Spelling & grammar errors Story matches purpose Use of rich & thoughtful quotes

Day 3

Basic Copy Editing Marks

Use yellow sheet of copy editing symbols.

Day 4

StylebookUse stylebook to develop journalistic copy style.Use copy editing and proofing sheets to assist in editing copy into

journalistic style.Use copy editing skills to edit worksheet.

1. Look at the table of contents for type of error.

• Capitalization

• Abbreviations

• Identification of People

• Punctuation

• Numerals

• Miscellaneous

• Sports

2.Make corrections using proper copy editing and proofing marks.

3.Remember to use past tense in

attributions.

4.Be careful of

• D1, D4 (Titles & Identification)

• F2 (Numbers)

• G1 (opinion w/o attribution)

• G2 (Use of “that”)

• G# (not 3rd person)

Using the Stylebook

Day 4

Targets 2 • EditingEdit stories looking for the following: Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist Inverted pyramid (important facts first) Paragraphs less than 100 words Quotes

Use multiple styles of quotes Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.

Written in past tense Written in third person Spelling & grammar errors Story matches purpose Use of rich & thoughtful quotes

Day 4

In your group peer edit Journalism students use green pens.1. Sit in circle and edit someone else’s

story.2. When done pass story to person on the

right for them to edit.3. Repeat 1-3 until everyone has edited

every story. Time permitting, type changes to your

story.

Day 4

Targets 3 • RewritingRewrite stories to include recommended edits. Remember the following: Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist Inverted pyramid (important facts first) Paragraphs less than 100 words Quotes

Use multiple styles of quotes Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.

Written in past tense Written in third person Spelling & grammar errors Story matches purpose Use of rich & thoughtful quotes

Day 4

Targets 4 • RewritingRewrite stories to include recommended edits. Remember the following: Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist Inverted pyramid (important facts first) Paragraphs less than 100 words Quotes

Use multiple styles of quotes Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.

Written in past tense Written in third person Spelling & grammar errors Story matches purpose Use of rich & thoughtful quotes

Group Interview Project General Notes 19. Don’t reference interview, NEVER write

something like:

a.I am interviewing (insert name here)

b.I also asked (insert name here)...

c.I then asked…

d.My last question for (insert name here) was…

e.Is there anything you want to say to your …

f.When asked about…

g.When asked if…

Group Interview Project General Notes 11. Don’t include all information; think about whether

or not the information is relative to story

2. Always use said, NEVER says

3. Always write in past tense when referencing something which has happened by publication

4. Don’t use you or I, write in third person (G3)

5. Avoid the word “that” (G2)

6. Don’t include opinions without attribution (G1)

7. Use last name only on second reference (D4)

8. Don’t double identify (D1)

Group Interview Project General Notes 310.Correct identity is dependent on story

topica.General stories: class standing

b.Sports: position played

c.Club: officer title

d.Teacher: school & class taught

Group Interview Project General Notes 411. Our direct quote style is

a.“Quote words go here,” Full Name, id, said.

b.“I hope journalism students use correct direct quote attribution style,” Lorraine Stratton, SSC journalism, said.

c. “I hope yearbook students use correct direct quote attribution style,” Lorraine Stratton, CHS yearbook, said.

d.“Always do as Stratt says,” Natalie Folio, CHS student, said.

Group Interview Project General Notes 512. Varsity is not capitalized in a sentence13.NEVER include a personal email in story14.Always include a website link whenever

possible15.No comma before a conjunction (E10)16.Use paragraphs and keep them below

100 words.17.Ledes should be < 30 words (no more

than 35)