Planning for Interview

Two women planning their oral history interview

Planning for your interview ensures both parties understand the purpose of the project and can work together comfortably.  This involves:

  • Preparing questions & reviewing them with your narrator
  • Testing technology
  • Identifying an interview location
  • Reviewing & signing the consent form

Careful preparation will improve the experience of everyone involved and the quality of the oral history you produce together.

Photo by Marcello Hutchinson-Trujilo