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Assignment: Social Science- Interview- Oral History Project
The first part of this project is to interview an older relative. You will use this information to write a paper that tells part of the story of their life. You will be doing the work of a historian, learning as much as you can about the individual you interview: their childhood, family, daily life, dreams, struggles, and contributions.
Complete the following steps:
I. Identify an older relative (biological or chosen family) to interview. If a relative is not available, discuss other options with your instructor.
II. Remember the following guidelines when you conduct your interview:
i. Ask open-ended questions: Try and avoid questions that can be answered with yes or no; you will get more complex and interesting responses if you ask open-ended questions.
ii. Be flexible*: Feel free to improvise and follow new lines of thought during your interview. Redirect the interviewee/narrator if needed.
iii. Accurately record answers: Record the interview through Zoom, using your phone, or through some other video or audio recording technology. Make sure to get permission to record the interview. You can take notes if you are comfortable or want to document your impressions, but try to stay focused on the interviewee/narrator. Get the instant assignment help.
iv. Be relaxed: Try and make the interview a conversation rather than an interrogation; this makes the interviewee more relaxed.
v. Be non-judgmental: Listen with empathy, keep an open mind, and do not be judgmental. This can be difficult but it is crucial!
vi. Be as unbiased as possible: Do not impose your own views or opinions. Be sensitive to how they describe the forces that have shaped their life. Again, this can be difficult, but it is important to put your own feelings aside in this process.
*If the individual you are interviewing does not want to answer the questions you are asking, I would strongly suggest choosing a different individual to interview. Short and incomplete answers will not provide you with enough material to write your paper.
III. List the following information about your relative at the top of interview transcript:
i. Relative's name
ii. Relationship to interviewer
iii. Age
iv. Gender
v. Race
vi. Ethnicity
vii. Country of origin/birth
IV. Get a photograph of your relative to upload to Canvas
V. Interview your relative and ask them the following questions. You can also ask additional questions that are of interest to you or questions that are relevant to the life of the individual you are interviewing.