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...a good way to record the passing of time. . . viewee when you wish to interject a question into the narration, arrange a signal with him, like raising your hand. Also, do not say “uhâ€"huh”, “yes”, as it is very distracting when the tape is played back. Instead, use nonâ€"verbal cues to reassure the interviewee. Take notes on names, places, dates. This is important and you might wish the interviewee to expand on these different areas. 6. Try to ask your questions from the interviewee's point of view â€" a woman’s approach to events can dif- fer from a man's. Another important factor to remember is not to be afraid to enter into controversial areas if it is related to your IOpic. For example, the interviewee’s reactions to such things as birth control, religion etc. can reveal a great deal about his preâ€" judices and areas of interest. Always look for the human aSpect to situations. Did the t0wnspeople display discrimination against the im- migrants? What holidays or religious days were kept? How were these celebrated? Did the home have in» door plumbing? Were there severe blizzards? This sort of direction to your questions will help to make the interview more “human” and. therefore, more interesting. 7. Remember to always keep conâ€" trol of the central theme of the inter- view because from time to time, the interviewee may stray from the topic and wander off on an irrelevant tangent. It is necessary for you to bring the person back to the topic as politely as possible. 8. As the tape approaches the end of one side, try to find a natural break in the conversation at which to conclude the recollections. If the interviewee seems tired, sug- gest either a break as you turn over the tape, or a return trip at a later date to complete the interview. When ready to continue the inter- view, begin with “You were talking about. . 9. The average time for a good in- terview is approximately one hour. This is plenty of time if you have planned the interview well and have remained in control. Due to circumstances, however, some interviews may be longer or shorter. Flexibility is important. but remember that the more you tape, the longer it will take to make an outline. It is best to establish beforehand a mental time limit and stop at an apâ€" propriate break in the interview. Before you leave, ask the interâ€" viewee to verify the spelling of names and places in your notes, and thank him for his time. Also, it is a nice gesture to send a thank you note the next day. 10. if you have planned more than one interview session, spend several minutes discu55ing those areas that will be covered next time. Try not to remain longer than one half hour after the interview, as you will he get- ting material which should be retated at the next session. OUTLINING TAPES After the conclusion of the inter view, it is very important to make an outline of the tape. The importance of this cannot be stressed enough, as a tape without some form of finding aid is almost useless and very difficult to use. 1. The entire tape is played through with the use ofthe speakers or a set ofheadphones. Listen to the tape and according to the tape footages, list the subject matter by pertinent headings and subheadings. A verbatim transcription is good to have if you can afford the time and money. 2. When writing an outline, good typing skills are not the foremost re» quisite. it is more important to be perceptive, to have good spelling and to use correct punctuation. 3. Two copies of the outline are typed, an original and one carbon. The original outline is kept in your files and the carbon sent to the inter- viewee. This will allow the inter- viewee [0 make any necessary COII’EC» tions in spelling and will also allow him to discover if there are any events or persons mentioned which he does not want made public knowledge. However, the interviewee should understand that although he can make editorial changes on the outline itself, the tape is never changed. Sample interview questions are on page 16