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Start Up– p. 188 What does it mean to make a good first impression? Why is it important?

Today’s Objec;ves How should we present ourselves

when meeting with experts on our PAR subjects? What are some interviewing techniques and strategies to use? What does any of this have to do with our class?

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(BRIEF answers below Start UP on 188)

 What does it mean to be a professional?  How does a professional behave and

dress?  Can you think of a time when you were disappointed by someone who was supposed to be a professional? Why did you feel that way?

Conduc;ng a Professional Interview

Notes p. 189

 Ask one question at a time and make eye contact  Try to remain as neutral as possible  Don’t show strong emotional reactions to your

subjects responses  Encourage responses with the occasional nod of the head or “uh huh”  Be careful when taking notes  Don’t let your note taking slow down the interview  Maintain control of the interview  Try not to let your subject ramble on about unimportant topics

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Model Interview  Score this interview using the rubric  Be honest

Interview Ac;vity  Find a partner to work with for this activity  One person will conduct the interview  This person will take down notes from

the interview  The other person will be interviewed  This person will also grade the interviewer

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Interview Ques;ons  What is your name and where are you from?  How do you get to school in the morning?  How often do you take the T?  What is the best part about taking the T?  What is the biggest problem with taking the T?  Who do you think is responsible for that

problem?  If you could fix one problem with the T, what would it be and why?  How do you think the T could be improved?

Reflec;on – p. 188

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 What is one thing you think went

really well while you and your partner conducted your interview?  What was the biggest problem while conducting the interview and how do you think this problem could be fixed?  What’s at least TWO questions you could potentially ask an expert that pertains to YOUR topic?

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Prac;ce note taking on scrap paper  Imagine you are interviewing the president about the

Trayvon Martin case. You ask your question and now you must take clear notes without…(?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFzqDg9oBXo Side-­‐note…what’s nice about the way President Obama speaks? Will all people you interview speak like him?

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