Interviewing

3 Types of Interviews:

• Don't put them on the defensive.
• Stress positive things.
• Understanding, not telling.
  

1. Semi-Structured interview

• Purpose = Gaining insight on writer's thinking/problem solving strategies.
• More of a conversation.
• Learning about writer's decision making.
  
• "What do you add to the education of a client?"
• "How do you stay motivated?"
  

2. Stimulated Elicitation ("Prop")

• Prop could be a draft.
• Used for more specific details.
• Exact comments.
• "Why did you include/exclude/elaborate on X?"
  

3. Discourse-Based Interview

• Have the text and presenting alternatives.
• Mary Beth Debs: "What do you favor and why?"