Why include primary research in your paper?
Although ordinary (secondary) research may seem to be going well, when it comes time to use it it may begin to feel dull. However, incorporating primary research from that of an interview (or other areas of interest) can add life to your piece. "Ultimately, what makes almost any topic compelling is discovering why it matters to people."
Interviews
Finding Experts:
Don't hesitate. The majority of people love the attention of an interview.
How do you find them?
- Check the phone book
- Ask other people you know
- Check the faculty directory
- Check the Internet
Find Nonexperts Affected by Your Topic
Making Contact:
Consider the type of interview you wish to have before contacting your source.
- Observing the gestures made throughout the interview can be beneficial and revealing
- Interview people who can provide you with what you want to know
- Know the purpose of your interview
- Use both specific and open-ended questions
- Realize interviews are CONVERSATIONS not surveys
- Take notes throughout the interview - by hand, recorder, video, etc.
E-Mail Interviews
These are spontaneous in nature.
Use the Internet to hunt down experts on your topic.
Proceed cautiously and curiously.
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