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Before: establish a welcoming and comfortable space to have an intimate conversation in. 

Beginning: explain the type and style of the interview, the general path it will follow.

During: make sure the participant has completely finished their answer before moving on to the next question

After: thank the participant, explain how you will use their responses. 
Find more resources regarding interview research here. 

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Closure
Thank participants and explain goal.
Cool-Off
Simple questions to conclude interview.
Main Body
Focus on main topic of study.
Warm-Up
Begin with easy questions to ease any tension.
Introduction
Describe aim of interview.
1. Note taking, though this can interfere with the interview process.
2. Video or audio record the interview. Only done with explicit consent of participant.
Grace Klinefelter, Zoe Parish, and Erica Collin
St. Olaf College
Individual Interviews
1. Structured
2. Unstructured
3. Semi-Structured

Types of Interviews
Recording
Usually done in a small group setting with one participant and one to three interviewers.
Comfortable, accessible, and welcoming space.
Considerations
Setting

Interviews are a popular method of collecting data in which open-ended questions are asked to participants. Participants then respond to the prompts in their own words. 
What is an interview? 
Who is My Neighbor: Guides for Congregational Research

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