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Appendix J: Checklist for Setting up Interviews

Discussion with Potential Interviewee

  • explain the purpose of the interview (using the Information Sheet as a guide)
  • explain the time commitment needed for an interview
  • ask if they have any questions – and answer them
  • ask if they are interested in participating as an Interviewee:

    • If they answer no: thank them for their time and end your discussion.
    • If they answer yes:

      • find a date and time for the interview
      • agree on a location for the interview
      • discuss how the Interviewee’s travel costs will be covered
      • ask whether they need any disability-related adaptations to participate fully
      • tell them the names of the Monitors conducting the interview
      • ask if they have any final questions – and answer them
      • give them your contact information in case they need to contact you about the interview

Discussion with Monitors

  • give them the name and contact details for the potential Interviewee
  • tell them the date, time and location of the interview
  • explain the arrangement that has been made with the potential Interviewee about transportation costs
  • explain about any disability-related adaptations required by the potential Interviewee and discuss how these will be met
  • review the Interview Code & letter assigned to the monitoring pair for the interview
  • make sure they have all the equipment and forms needed for the interview

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