Question 1

Why should you ask the same question to different people?

Accepted Answer

People see, hear and remember things in different ways.

Question 2

When someone wants to talk to you off the record, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

See if you can get the same information elsewhere. Take the information, but after they get to know you a little ask them again if you can attribute the information to them.

Question 3

What characteristics do you find in "killer quotes"?

Accepted Answer

Humor, emotion and insight.

Question 4

What is a primary question?

Accepted Answer

A)  A question you ask when you first introduce yourself 
B)  A question you ask the first time you interview someone 
C)  Any question that you ask the person most central to your story 
D)  Any question central to your investigation 
A)  A question you ask when you first introduce yourself 
B)  A question you ask the first time you interview someone 
C)  Any question that you ask the person most central to your story 
D)  Any question central to your investigation

Question 5

What is source development?

Accepted Answer

The building of a re

Question 6

It is a good idea to interview people in their home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The more difficult a question is, the more forthright you should be as you ask it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is timing often a deciding factor in whether a person will grant you an interview?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is timing often a deciding factor...

Question 9

When you do an interview on "Deep Background," what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  You won't use the person's name in your story. 
B)  You can't use the information in anyway. 
C)  You will be willing to go to jail to protect the identity of the source. 
D)  You can use the information if you get it elsewhere. 
A)  You won't use the person's name in your story. 
B)  You can't use the information in anyway. 
C)  You will be willing to go to jail to protect the identity of the source. 
D)  You can use the information if you get it elsewhere.

Question 10

Why might you want to interview someone over the phone rather than in person?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why might you want to interview someone...

Question 11

In an investigative story, who is a stakeholder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone who owns stock in the corporation you are investigating 
B)  Someone who owns a piece of property at the heart of your investigation 
C)  Someone who is affected by the problem you are investigating 
D)  Someone who likely caused the problem you are investigating 
A)  Someone who owns stock in the corporation you are investigating 
B)  Someone who owns a piece of property at the heart of your investigation 
C)  Someone who is affected by the problem you are investigating 
D)  Someone who likely caused the problem you are investigating

Question 12

When you prepare for an interview with someone, what should you know?

Accepted Answer

A)  The identities of important people or events that affect the person's profession or job 
B)  More about the subject than the person you interview 
C)  The names of the person's pets and children 
D)  The person's exact title. 
A)  The identities of important people or events that affect the person's profession or job 
B)  More about the subject than the person you interview 
C)  The names of the person's pets and children 
D)  The person's exact title.

Question 13

You should directly quote someone whenever the information they give you is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why might you want to interview someone in person rather than over the phone?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why might you want to interview someone...

Question 15

You should avoid titles when contacting experts because it sounds pompous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should always avoid email communication with people you interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does it mean to control an interview?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does it mean to control an...

Question 18

Why should you avoid using anonymous sources in your story?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why should you avoid using anonymous sources...

Question 19

What are some ways of getting anecdotes in interviews?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are some ways of getting anecdotes...

Question 20

When do email interviews work best?

Accepted Answer

A)  When you need to get a sense of who the person is 
B)  When you need to verify information 
C)  When you don't want to throw someone off with your body language 
D)  When you want to avoid miscommunication 
A)  When you need to get a sense of who the person is 
B)  When you need to verify information 
C)  When you don't want to throw someone off with your body language 
D)  When you want to avoid miscommunication

Why should you ask the same question to different people?

When someone wants to talk to you off the record, what should you do?

What characteristics do you find in "killer quotes"?

What is a primary question?

What is source development?

It is a good idea to interview people in their home.

The more difficult a question is, the more forthright you should be as you ask it.

Why is timing often a deciding factor in whether a person will grant you an interview?

When you do an interview on "Deep Background," what does that mean?

Why might you want to interview someone over the phone rather than in person?

In an investigative story, who is a stakeholder?

When you prepare for an interview with someone, what should you know?

You should directly quote someone whenever the information they give you is important.

Why might you want to interview someone in person rather than over the phone?

You should avoid titles when contacting experts because it sounds pompous.

You should always avoid email communication with people you interview.

What does it mean to control an interview?

Why should you avoid using anonymous sources in your story?

What are some ways of getting anecdotes in interviews?

When do email interviews work best?

What Is Investigative Reporting

Finding the Story

Setting up the Investigation

Finding Human Sources

Documenting the Investigation

The Interview Process

Finding and Using Data

Building Your Own Database

Analyzing a Big Story

Writing the Story

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Bulletproofing the Investigation

Pitching the Story

Filters

Exam 6: Public Records

Why should you ask the same question to different people?

When someone wants to talk to you off the record, what should you do?

What characteristics do you find in "killer quotes"?

What is a primary question?

What is source development?

It is a good idea to interview people in their home.

The more difficult a question is, the more forthright you should be as you ask it.

Why is timing often a deciding factor in whether a person will grant you an interview?

When you do an interview on "Deep Background," what does that mean?

Why might you want to interview someone over the phone rather than in person?

In an investigative story, who is a stakeholder?

When you prepare for an interview with someone, what should you know?

You should directly quote someone whenever the information they give you is important.

Why might you want to interview someone in person rather than over the phone?

You should avoid titles when contacting experts because it sounds pompous.

You should always avoid email communication with people you interview.

What does it mean to control an interview?

Why should you avoid using anonymous sources in your story?

What are some ways of getting anecdotes in interviews?

When do email interviews work best?

What Is Investigative Reporting

Finding the Story

Setting up the Investigation

Finding Human Sources

Documenting the Investigation

The Interview Process

Finding and Using Data

Building Your Own Database

Analyzing a Big Story

Writing the Story

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Bulletproofing the Investigation

Pitching the Story

Filters