Oral History Interview: Do's and Don'ts by Melissa Thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview en-us 2017-11-20 12:23:37 UTC 2017-11-20 18:06:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png 1. Greet your interviewee and thank them for agreeing to be interviewed. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208675897 2017-11-20 12:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208675897 2. Have them sign the consent form. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676061 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!]]> 2017-11-20 12:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676061 Practice with a friend or family member. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676422 * Make sure your questions are in a good order so that the interview will have a natural flow.]]> 2017-11-20 12:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676422 Test the device you are going to use to record your interview! melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676948 2017-11-20 12:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676948 3. Take a deep breath and enjoy listening to their story! melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676994 2017-11-20 12:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208676994 You will need to save the recording and then share it. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677136 2017-11-20 12:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677136 You will TRANSCRIBE the interview and type it up. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677218 2017-11-20 12:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677218 If your interviewee wanted a copy of the recording and/or the interview, you will share that with them. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677316 2017-11-20 12:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208677316 Stay on topic melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208696433 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. ]]> 2017-11-20 13:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208696433 Talking too much about yourself melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208697305 2017-11-20 13:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208697305 Ask sensitive questions that they are uncomfortable about melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208701610 2017-11-20 13:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208701610 Keep a good distance (space) between you and the interviewee melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702040 2017-11-20 13:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702040 Let the interviewee finish their response BEFORE you ask another question melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702239 2017-11-20 13:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702239 1a. Ask them if they would like something to drink. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702590 2017-11-20 13:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208702590 5. Introduce yourself: My name is _________ and I am interviewing ______________ about his/her immigration experience. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709158 2017-11-20 14:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709158 4. Push record on your device. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709404 2017-11-20 14:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709404 6. Let the recording go the entire interview! Don't stop it until you finish. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709999 2017-11-20 14:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208709999 After you push stop, give your recording a title using this format: melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208710239 Oral History_Interviewer Name_Interviewee Name]]> 2017-11-20 14:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208710239 Be attentive: melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208720948 Make eye contact
Sitting up straight
Keep your body calm and quiet
Look engaged and interested]]> 2017-11-20 14:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208720948 Sit in a noisy/busy place melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208721761 2017-11-20 14:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208721761 Find a quiet to place to interview melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208721866 2017-11-20 14:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208721866 Sit too far away melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208722031 Keep in mind where the recording device is located (keep it close to the person who is speaking).]]> 2017-11-20 14:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208722031 challenge or argue about something the interviewee said melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208722592 2017-11-20 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208722592 Intro: melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208724402 My name is _________ and I am interviewing __________ on DATE to collect their immigration story.  Do I have permission to record this interview?]]> 2017-11-20 14:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208724402 Be sure recorder is between interviewer and interviewee melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744394 2017-11-20 15:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744394 talk at a reasonable volume. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744747 2017-11-20 15:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744747 Have a notebook or notes sheet handy. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744893 2017-11-20 15:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208744893 have your script handy. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208746552 2017-11-20 15:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208746552 Do not get TOOO personal and make them uncomfortable. melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208746947 2017-11-20 15:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208746947 DO NOT interrupt melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208747171 2017-11-20 15:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208747171 Take a FEW notes if necessary melissa_thom https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208770114 2017-11-20 15:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_thom/OralHistoryInterview/wish/208770114