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Interview guides are used when conducting a semi-structured in-depth interview.

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All major topics in the interview guide should be covered during the interview.

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Focus your research and find themes and topics to cover in the interview.

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Do not make your interview guide too detailed! It might limit the conversations during your interview.

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The research question is the mystery you are going to try to answer.

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The overall topic and research question guide what you will ask in the interview.

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As you research, topics and themes will emerge.

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Pick topics that will elicit the responses you need to answer your research question.

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Once you have made a list of topics, create questions that fall into each.

MAKE SURE THE QUESTIONS ARE OPEN-ENDED.

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Experiences/behaviors
Opinions/Values
Feelings
Factual Knowledge
Sensory Experience
Personal Background

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Start easy! You do not want to start the interview with an anxiety inducing question. It may shut down the interviewee.

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Interview guide should have a logical progression.

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It is advantageous to ask challenging questions and important questions midway through the interview before fatigue sets in.

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Do not cross examine.
Do not challenge.
Do not demand.
Do not trap.
Do not pump.
Do not dominate.

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Guide, probe, inquire, suggest, uncover, draw out.