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Introduction: Before beginning the interview introduce yourself and your
project. As a general rule the introduction you write should do the following: 1)
help establish the purpose for the interview; 2) explain who is involved in the
process (community partnership members); 3) establish credibility for the
interview and yourself as the interviewer; 4) explain why their cooperation is
important in collecting the information you need; and 5) explain what will
happen with the collected information and how the community will benefit.
• Key questions: Draft five to ten questions important to getting the information
you have set out to collect. The key questions should be designed in order to
elicit more revealing information about your community issue or problem. Ask
questions that draw upon the informant's expertise and unique viewpoint.
• Probing questions: Probing questions encourage participants to reflect more
deeply on the meaning of their comments. These questions are also useful at
getting people to think about the cause or root of the problem you are
investigating.
• Closing question: Provide an opportunity for the key informant to give any
additional information or comments. Also ask the key informants for their
recommendations or solutions in addressing the problem.
• Summary: If time permits, quickly summarize the major comments heard
throughout the interview and ask informants if you covered all the major points.
Ask them if there is anything else they would like to tell you that you have not
asked them. Finally, thank them for their time.
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