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1. Greet your interviewee and thank them for agreeing to be interviewed.

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1. Greet your interviewee and thank them for agreeing to be interviewed.

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1a. Ask them if they would like something to drink.

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1a. Ask them if they would like something to drink.

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My name is _________ and I am interviewing __________ on DATE to collect their immigration story.  Do I have permission to record this interview?

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If you are not doing the interview in person, ask them permission to record the interview. Also ask them if they would like a copy of the interview when finished.  You will complete the consent form!

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Practice with a friend or family member. 

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Practice with a friend or family member. 

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* Make sure your questions are in a good order so that the interview will have a natural flow.

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Test the device  you are going to use to record your interview!

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Test the device  you are going to use to record your interview!

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3. Take a deep breath and enjoy listening to their story!

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3. Take a deep breath and enjoy listening to their story!

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You will need to save the recording and then share it.

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You will need to save the recording and then share it.

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You will TRANSCRIBE the interview and type it up. 

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You will TRANSCRIBE the interview and type it up. 

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If your interviewee wanted a copy of the recording and/or the interview, you will share that with them.  

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If your interviewee wanted a copy of the recording and/or the interview, you will share that with them.  

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If you think of a follow-up question based on something the interviewee said and it's good information, ask the question and then return to your pre-planned list.

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Ask sensitive questions that they are uncomfortable about

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Ask sensitive questions that they are uncomfortable about

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Keep a good distance (space) between you and the interviewee

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Keep a good distance (space) between you and the interviewee

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Let the interviewee finish their response BEFORE you ask another question

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Let the interviewee finish their response BEFORE you ask another question

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5. Introduce yourself: My name is _________ and I am interviewing ______________ about his/her immigration experience.  

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5. Introduce yourself: My name is _________ and I am interviewing ______________ about his/her immigration experience.  

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6. Let the recording go the entire interview! Don't stop it until you finish.

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6. Let the recording go the entire interview! Don't stop it until you finish.

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After you push stop, give your recording a title using this format:

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After you push stop, give your recording a title using this format:

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Oral History_Interviewer Name_Interviewee Name

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Make eye contact
Sitting up straight
Keep your body calm and quiet
Look engaged and interested

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Keep in mind where the recording device is located (keep it close to the person who is speaking).

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challenge or argue about something the interviewee said

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challenge or argue about something the interviewee said

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Be sure recorder is between interviewer and interviewee

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Be sure recorder is between interviewer and interviewee

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Do not get TOOO personal and make them uncomfortable.

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Do not get TOOO personal and make them uncomfortable.