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MYP Personal Project: Interviews & Polite Communication

Use this guide as a starting point for learning about the personal project.

AISM Library Youtube Playlist of Videos for Conducting Effective Interviews & Asking Great Questions

Check out the useful videos here on how to conduct an effective interview and how to ask great questions that lead to more in-depth responses.

Reflecting on How to Interview & Ask Questions

Choose any TWO interview videos to watch.

  • What are 3 takeaways you want to remember for how to conduct an effective interview?
  • What are 3 tips for writing better interview questions?

After you write these down, connect with a partner.

  • Compare your lists.
  • Combine your lists into 3 takeaways for interviewing & 3 takeaways for questioning.

Polite Communication

Awesome Interview Questions Recommended By Story Corps

Click here or on the image below to go to Story Corp's fantastic listing of questions for conducting oral histories.

Suggested Topics for Oral Histories

Click here or on the image below to access some excellent oral history questions for your podcast project.