1. Unless otherwise directed, try to choose someone you know to interview. Make sure you get the name of this student - first name and last name. Write them down and spell them correctly.
2. Politely get their attention and explain what you are doing. If they cannot help you, don't be disappointed. Try someone else.
3. Speak as clearly as possible and maintain eye contact with the interviewee.
4. Don't read your questions. Practice them beforehand and be prepared to ask them in your own words.
5. Take notes on what you hear from the Willamette student. however, do not write down everything the Willamette student says.
6. Be careful to tape the interview. Choose a relatively quiet place in which to conduct the interview. Hold the recorder so that both you and the other student can be clearly heard. Ask permission from the student to tape record the activity. Explain to them that the information will only be used in class.
7. Listen carefully and if you don't understand something, be sure to ask.
8. During the interview, if you think of another question that is not on your list, go ahead and ask it.
9. If the Willamette student asks you a question, be prepared to answer.
10. When you are finished, make sure you thank the Willamette student for her/his help. You can say something like:
"Thanks very much for your help. I enjoyed talking with you."