Interviewing for Journalists (Media Skills) [Paperback]

Sally Adams (Author), Wynford Hicks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415229146 | ISBN-13: 978-0415229142 | Publication Date: June 28, 2001 | Edition: 1

Interviewing for Journalists addresses the central skill of asking the right question in the right way. It is a practical and concise guide for all print journalists - professionals, students and trainees. The authors, both experienced journalists, explain the different types of interviewing, from the street interview, vox pop or press conference to the interview used as a basis for an in-depth profile. Drawing on examples of published material, and featuring interviews with a number of successful writers and columnists, the book covers every aspect of interviewing.

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'Attractively laid out and a bargain at £8.99...Again a must buy for a vocational media department.' - In the Picture

About the Author

Sally Adams is a writer, editor and lecturer and is a visiting tutor at the University of the Arts, London.

Wynford Hicks is a freelance journalist and editorial trainer. He is the author of English for Journalists, now in its third edition, and Writing for Journalists, now in its second edition .

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (June 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415229146
• ISBN-13: 978-0415229142
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,455,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong interview techniques here, December 8, 2004

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This review is from: Interviewing for Journalists (Media Skills) (Paperback)

Adams shows journalists and aspiring journalists how to get the job done. Conducting an interview is much more than having an interesting conversation with someone. Adams shows how and why.

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical guide, October 14, 2011

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This review is from: Interviewing for Journalists (Media Skills) (Paperback)

The authors wrote a practical, well-structured, easy-reference guide for all print journalists (students, trainees and novices). It covers, among other things, the nuts and bolts of preparation (research and planning), conducting interviews (interviewing techniques), types of interviewees & reading body-language, recording methods, and (a few tips on) processing the recorded material. It concludes with law and ethics. Although the book mainly addresses (potential) professional journalists, this user-friendly guide seems also useful for non-professional, occasional journalists (e.g., special company or community assignments).