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Review questions

1. What do we mean by “external obstacles” that must be overcome when conducting a field interview? Can you think of examples?
2. What opportunities are presented to an interviewer when the interview is conducted in the witness’s home or office?
3. Why is it important to clarify unfamiliar terms or concepts referenced by the witness?
4. What does wringing out a wash rag have to do with interviewing?
5. In interviewing, attempt to determine if the source of the information is competent, ____, ______, Try to filter out opinions, ______, _______, and statements of prejudice to get to real provable _______. Distinguish between _______-hand information and _______-hand or even ________-hand information.
6. Name the different ways we seek information n an interview that can be used later to impeach that witness
7. What is the difference between the bias of a witness and the interest of a witness in the outcome of a case? Can you think of examples of each?
8. List as many topics as you can that should be covered in a memorandum summarizing a witness interview.
9. What are some special challenges presented in an electronically recorded interview?
10. What are some special challenges presented in a voice-only interview?