The text offers advice for effectively conducting interviews to gather information for a speech, including ten steps or actions to take. List and briefly explain at least five of these steps

What will be an ideal response?

Answers will vary. When conducting interviews, the most important thing to remember is that much of your effectiveness will depend upon your ability to listen to the individual?actively, ethically, empathically, and with an open mind?for total meaning. Additional guidelines for conducting a successful interview are as follows: 1) Select the person you wish to interview. 2) Secure an appointment. 3) Select your topic areas. 4) Create a cheat sheet. 5) Establish rapport with the interviewee. 6) Ask open-ended questions. 7) Display effective interpersonal communication. 8) Ask for permission to record or print the interview. 9) Close with an expression of appreciation. 10) Follow up with a thank-you note.