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Interview Guide

A semi-structured interview guide with warm-up, core and closing questions plus probes.

Interview Guide

Instruments · PDF template

Before the Interview

Obtain informed consent.

Confirm recording permission.

Explain purpose and confidentiality.

Warm-up Questions

Tell me a little about your role / background.

How did you first get involved with [topic]?

Core Questions

Q1 (+ probe: Can you give an example?)

Q2 (+ probe: Why do you think that is?)

Q3 (+ probe: How has that changed over time?)

Closing Questions

Is there anything important we haven't covered?

Who else would you recommend I speak to?

After the Interview

Thank the participant.

Note key impressions.

Back up the recording securely.

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