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Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing Question Paper

Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) 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

Question One

Interviews can be fast five minute conversations or long intimate

interrogations. In light of this statement answer the following questions

Highlight THREE characteristics of interviews.

(3marks)

Identify any THREE tasks you may engage in while interviewing.

(3marks)

Identify any THREE kinds of material you can gather for your story during an interview.

(3marks)

Interviewing is a social skill that requires a balancing act between seemingly conflicting ideals.With examples, highlight THREE of such ideals.

(9marks)

Define a Zombie Interviewer.

(1mark)

The art of interviewing sometimes requires you to hurl hard questions at complete strangers. Identify any FIVE traits that such strangers may elicit during an interview.

(5marks)

The process of conducting an interview cannot be haphazard. Briefly describe the THREE steps you would follow while conducting an interview.

(6marks)

Question Two

Interviews are integral to good journalism. They tend to breathe life into information that might otherwise fall flat. Carefully highlight and explain SIX reasons why interviews are necessary.

(12marks)

Interviews come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Write brief notes on the following:
A quick phoner
A walk around
A back grounder

A long formal interview.

(8marks)

Question Three

There is almost no circumstance under heaven that cannot be interviewed. The trick lies in asking the right questions. In light of this statement:

Identify any FOUR types of interview questions and further give TWO examples under each category.

(12marks)

Briefly explain FOUR ways you would manage the question in a(i) above.

(8marks)

Question Four

Identify and explain any TEN types of interviews, citing their specific functions.
(20marks)

Question Five

Interviews can be thought of as a THREE step process. Name them.

(3marks)

Before conducting the interview, highlight and explain FOUR key factors to consider.

(8marks)

Sometimes, interview situations may generate conflict or even undermine worthy causes. This calls for the application of interviewing ethics. List SEVEN common ethical problems you are likely to face.

(7marks)

Define ethics.

(2marks)

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