PYP Research: Interview

Top Tips from Tim

• Learn as much as you can about the person you're interviewing, beforehand
• Don't ask questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." Start your questions with words like "how," "what," or "why." They'll prompt your source to give more detailed answers.
• Conduct the interview in a place that's quiet, and where the subject feels comfortable. That way, he's more likely to be honest and open up
• BE POLITE.
• Sometimes an answer can inspire a question you hadn't thought of. Don't be frightened to go off script.

EMAIL CONVENTIONS

• Write a sensible subject line

• Address the person you’re sending it to (with a comma at the end)

• Introduce yourself

• Explain why you are writing and what you want from that person.

• Keep the tone formal.

• Be extra careful when checking spelling and punctuation.

• End with a thank you.

• Close with a ‘Sincerely’ or ‘Kind regards’ (with a comma at the end)

Click here for a useful guide.