REPORTAGE & INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE (2/2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

1. Identify ethical standards for using sources and quotations.
2. Explain differentiate between structured and spontaneous questioning techniques in interviews.
3. Produce Create a short reportage piece (print, audio, or multimedia) that demonstrates ethical sourcing, compelling narrative techniques, and strong editing.

Topics:

1. Ethics of Anonymous Sources and Source Protection
2. Attribution and Verification of Quotes
3. Neutral Language in Interviews
4. Preparing Leads and Context for Interviews
5. Structured vs. Spontaneous Questioning
6. Follow-Up and Probing Techniques
7. Handling Reluctant or Defensive Sources
8. Soundbites and Audio/Video Quotations in Reportage
9. Recording and Transcription Practices
10. Narrative Techniques: Visual and Verbal Description
11. Field Interviews vs. Studio or Remote Interviews
12. Integrating Data, Documents, and Interviews
13. Self-Editing and Corrections in Reportage