1. The pros and cons of using interviews in research

Interviews are one of the most commonly used methods of collecting data for research. Yet they are not suitable for every research project. This module will explain when to use interviews, and what kind of interviews to use – and when to look for a different method.

2. Ethical issues when using interviews in research

There are many ethical issues to consider for researchers who plan to use interviews. These are different before, during, and after an interview. This module will outline the key ethical issues and explain how to address them in practice.

3. Writing good interview questions

We all ask questions all the time, sometimes out loud to other people, sometimes in our own minds. You might think writing good interview questions would be easy, but it is not. This module will show you how it can be done.

4. The logistics of doing interviews

Logistics means getting everything in the right place at the right time for interviews to happen and the resulting data to be captured. This module will show researchers how to find people to interview, choose a place for the interview, and give themselves the best chance of securing good interview data.

5. What makes an interview go well?

After all the preparation, the time has come to do the first interview. This module contains everything needed to make that first interview, and all the others, go smoothly.

6. What happens next?

Completing a successful interview is a great feeling, but there is still more work to do. You need to take care of yourself and your data. This module will go through some simple strategies to look after your data and your own welfare.