The Vietnam Archive
Oral History Workshop

Oral History Workshop

What is Oral History?

What is Oral History?
Literally...

What is Oral History?
Figuratively…

The Five W's +

Oral History Demystified

Players and Roles

Narrator

Interviewer

History:  The Context of the Interview

Audience

Why Oral History?

How to Conduct an Oral History Interview

Guidelines

Pre-Interview Guidelines

Preparation
Preparation
Preparation

Pre-Interview Preparation

Preparing the Narrator

Preparing Yourself

Understand the Experiences of the Narrator

Choose Your Equipment

Equipment Guidelines

Sample Equipment Checklist

Special Equipment

Cord Adapters
In the event you go to someone's home to conduct the interview, be prepared.

Cord Adapters

Practice Using Your Equipment

Choose an Interview Location

Conducting the Interview

Conducting the Interview

Recording the Interview

Introduction

The Interview

Asking Questions

Guidelines for Asking Questions

Be a Good Listener

Take Notes and Ask Clarifying Questions

Take Notes and Ask Questions

Be Sympathetic to the Needs of the Narrator

And Remember...

Ending the Interview

Post-Interview

Transcribe

Proof and Final Draft

Summation

Thank You!