Research Guides: Use Interviews for Research: Skills & Tools

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Loosening lips: The Art of the Interview
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Eric Nalder is known for his ability to get people to open up and tell all they know, on the record. "Loosening Lips" is Nalder's workshop on the art of the interview.

Effective Interviewing and Information Gathering by Tom Diamante
Call Number: BF637.I5 D524 2013
The Shut up and Shoot Documentary Guide by Anthony Q. Artis
Call Number: Cabell Library PN1995.9.D6 A78 2008

On Interviewing | Thoughts and Resources from Jeff South & Mary Ann Owens
Tips from two journalism professors in the VCU Robertson School of Media & Culture with extensive interviewing experience.

On Interviewing | Thoughts and Resources from Jeff South & Mary Ann Owens
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The Workshop

Located in Cabell Lower Level, The Workshop offers comprehensive multimedia resources and services.
With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a makerspace, and editing lab for video, sound and graphics,
our experienced staff will help you discover, learn and create.

Workshop Resources include:

Audio: Capture from phonograph, cassette, digital audiotape, scanner and other formats.
Video: Capture from VHS, Hi-8, DV Tape, DVD, camcorder and other formats. Export as analog or digital video, save as digital video files or burn to DVD or Blu-ray.
Scanning: Scan images, slides, negatives, transparencies and text.
Equipment for Loan: e.g. Camcorders, Digital Cameras, Audio Recorders, Green Screen & Lights
Software: e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut X, Sound Forge

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