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How might you use interviews in your research?

The last step as you work on your research plan is to identify a person who could help you answer your research question. You may already know an expert in the field to talk to face to face. Don't worry if you don't; simply brainstorm likely places where you could find an expert.

Take a look at the three images of interviews below.

Personal Interview Online Interview Phone Interview

How are the interviews portrayed in each image different?

Interviews don't have to be face to face. If you can't conduct an interview in person, you can interview someone over email or by phone. You may even be able to interview someone using the webcam in your computer.

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What if you can't find an expert to interview?

Consider emailing your questions to an author who has written about your research topic.