Investigate the communications skills, communications homework help

Investigate the communications skills needed for a reporter to conduct radio, television and print interviews.

You should have your thoughts written in a concise form with your research sources cited and emailed back to me. If you have any questions, please ask.

  • How to choose the subject of your interview and why you would choose a particular person to interview
  • What would be an appropriate length for the interview and how do you determine that length
  • Who is your audience? If you are reporting to a general audience remember
    • Why should you report at an eighth grade level
    • Why should you not use acronyms
    • Does this interview need to be done in the studio or on location and why
  • Is this a controversial subject and, if so, how do you approach it knowing the demographics of your audience