1. You are interviewing a Palestinian activist about their daily experiences.
A. Asking questions to which they could answer "yes or no" to simplify the discussion.
Not quite right.
This limits the activist’s ability to express their experience in depth. Yes/no questions can lead to oversimplified narratives that do not capture the complexity of the situation.
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B. Framing questions in a way that allows them to explain their perspective fully.
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This approach allows the interviewee to provide full, nuanced answers without being forced into misleading or restrictive responses. It respects their agency and avoids distorting the reality of their lived experiences.
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C. Challenging the interviewee and fostering debate.
Not quite right.
While debate can be valuable in some contexts, treating an activist’s personal experiences as something to be "challenged" is dismissive. It risks making them respond defensively, rather than allowing them to share their reality openly.
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D. Not disclosing questions before the interview in order to get more spontaneous answers.
Not quite right.
Lack of transparency in questioning can make the interviewee feel ambushed or manipulated. Ethical communication requires obtaining informed consent and ensuring the activist understands the purpose and framing of the discussion beforehand.
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2. You are interviewing a Palestinian journalist about the media’s role in covering conflicts.
A. "Can you share your experience covering events on the ground and the challenges you face as a journalist?"
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This allows the journalist to speak from their professional expertise and lived experience.
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B. "Can you explain the current political situation and how you think we emerge from it?"
Not quite right.
This question assumes that all Palestinians should be political analysts, rather than respecting their specific expertise.
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C. "How do you navigate issues of safety and censorship while reporting?"
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This allows the journalist to speak from their professional expertise and lived experience.
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D. "What advice would you give to young journalists covering similar topics?"
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This respects the journalist’s professional expertise and positions their experience as valuable for journalists worldwide.
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