Interviews and focus groups are essential tools of qualitative research. This guide shows students and early-career researchers how to prepare for and conduct interviews and focus groups. This book ...

Using an interview can be an effective primary source for some papers and research projects. Finding an expert in the field or some other person who has knowledge of your topic can allow for you to ...

How closely do I stick to my list of questions? What do I do if the source is in a really bad mood? Do I record on my phone or take physical notes? Even journalists who have done hundreds of ...

Throughout any given year, the National Academies convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, forums, roundtables, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the ...