You’re going to interview people Most people like talking about themselves, telling stories about themselves and about what they’ve experienced. Older people (you know, thirty something and older) who have experienced alot in their lives, will really enjoy talking. And once they start, it’s going to be difficult to stop them.. 
 before the interview.2. Make certain you schedule, even with parents. It will create a more formal and serious atmosphere.3. Bring pen/cil and paper. You might even want to record a really serious interview, so bring a tape recorder and cassettes or video
recorder.Make certain to tell people that you’re recording them
and /or taking notes.Take notes about places, dates, details of stories.It will help your memory;it will bring a sense of importance to the event; it will
allow to easilyreturn to interesting points later.4. If there are questions which pop into you head while the interview is going on, write it down and wait for the right time to
ask.5. Once they get started, let people talk. 'Interrupting' may be great for news shows and politicians... but you don’t want to do
thatwith your grandparents.If they haven’t answered a question you’ve asked,let them finish talking and then ask again.6. Ask whether there are photographs and other momentos. If there are, you’ll really want alot more time!7. Bring a world atlas (where’s Galveston?)! 8. Bring a smile. |