How to Interview for Information

· Get to the right person.

· When setting up the interview, ask for other background resources.

· Prepare specific questions.

· Give the interviewee an outline/examples of your questions. Do NOT give a full list.

· Use the interviewing method that works best for the interviewee (e.g., phone, e-mail, in-person, lunch, etc.)

· Get permission to cite.

· Get a business card or write down full contact information.

· Follow-up. (Send thank-you. Share results.)

· Network. (Return the favor.)