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Interviewees’ and reporters’ rights

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Your rights as an interviewee (1) To know the topic(s) in advance To know the identity of the reporters and their

affiliation To state your key points and, if appropriate, to

restate them To have some control over the interview

environment To bring up relevant topics and points not

specifically asked for in the interviewer’s questioning

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Your rights as an interviewee (2) To know how the interview will be used and

whether others are being interviewed for the same story, and who they are

To respond to accusations To correct misinformation during the interview

or immediately afterwards To ask for a restatement of questions To finish a response without interruption as

long as you are concise

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Reporters’ rights (1)

To have reasonable access to legitimate news sources

To have deadlines and logistical needs considered To receive a timely response to an inquiry To have a relevant question answered directly To receive, if available, printed background material

or photographs to support the interview information

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Reporters’ rights (2)

To conduct follow-up inquiries for clarification To receive corrections later if incorrect statements

were accidentally given during the interview To redirect the discussion to the subject of the

interview To evaluate and report the information as they see it To the same amount of courtesy and respect that

you want