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Objective: Students will be able to describe and practice methods for planning, conducting and editing interviews for original documentary films that hightlight underreported issues in their communities.

Warm up: Planning an interview with your principal

Review and Practice: Six Tips for Strong Interviews 

1) Research, Research, Research
2) Make a list of open-ended questions
3) Connect with the person you are interviewing
4) Set up the interview to help the subject feel comfortable
5) Get answers you can use
6) Transcribe and review

Tips are outlined below and are accompanied by practice exercises.

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