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Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing Question Paper

Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing

Course:Bachelor Of Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 265
UNIT TITLE : THE ART OF INTERVIEWING
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other two questions

Question One

You have been assigned by your media house to interview the Police Inspector General, Mr. Kimaiyo on the security situation in the country. Prepare five of each of the following types of questions

Hypothetical questions

(10 marks)

Open-ended questions

(10 marks)

Closed-ended questions

(10 marks)

Question Two
Discuss five way s of dealing with elusive, evasive and hostile sources (interviewees) (20 marks)

Question Three

Accuracy is the first commandment of modern journalism. Discuss five practical steps an interviewer can take to achieve accuracy in interviewing.

(10 marks)

The process of conducting an interview cannot be haphazard. Discuss any five key steps in conducting an interview.

(10 Marks)

Question Four
Give briefly descriptions of any ten types of interviews, highlighting their functions. (20 marks)

Question Five
Ethics can be helpful in reporting sensitive or controversial issues. Give examples of ethical problems an interviewer may face in reporting an interview story. (20 marks)

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