Interviewing

In the second edition of Interviewing experienced educators Rob Anderson and G. Michael Killenberg explain and demystify the interviewing process offering students a practical guide to the fascinating art of asking and answering questions. Throughout they urge students not to view interviewing as a procedure or as a collection of techniques; instead they present the process of interviewing as a fascinating opportunity for learning through dialogue. The basic motivation for interviewing is learning something new. Each chapter features two sections: The Basics which describes essential skills and Beyond the Basics which places them into a relevant context. Moreover interviewing skills are clearly divided into three interrelated types: Listening Questioning and Framing. To highlight the practical real-world significance of interviewing the authors encourage students to apply their learning actively and to connect their skills with ideas from other communication social science and humanities courses. This student-friendly text also includes the following features: * An emphasis on how interviewing contributes to the quality of public dialogue * An integrated approach to both interviewer and interviewee roles * In-depth coverage of culture and ethics * Innovative boxed supplements including: - Interviewers/Interviewees in Action boxes featuring first-person accounts - Trying Out Your Skills boxes- End-of-chapter Making Your Decision boxes which present interactive hypothetical situations designed to generate class discussion In addition each chapter includes The Interview Bookshelf an annotated section recommending books that students will find helpful for further reading or for future interviewing-related assignments in other classes. A comprehensive online Instructor''s Resource Guide is also available and provides suggestions for class activities resources and assignments.