Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing Question Paper
Bacj 265:The Art Of Interviewing
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 265
UNIT TITLE : THE ART OF INTERVIEWING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions
Question One
You have been assigned by your media house to interview the Police Inspector General, Mr. Kimaiyo on the security situation in the country. Prepare five of each of the following types of questions
Hypothetical questions
(10 marks)
Open-ended questions
(10 marks)
Closed-ended questions
(10 marks)
Question Two
Discuss five way s of dealing with elusive, evasive and hostile sources (interviewees) (20 marks)
Question Three
Accuracy is the first commandment of modern journalism. Discuss five practical steps an interviewer can take to achieve accuracy in interviewing.
(10 marks)
The process of conducting an interview cannot be haphazard. Discuss any five key steps in conducting an interview.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Give briefly descriptions of any ten types of interviews, highlighting their functions. (20 marks)
Question Five
Ethics can be helpful in reporting sensitive or controversial issues. Give examples of ethical problems an interviewer may face in reporting an interview story. (20 marks)
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