Q-and-A articles

Q-and-A articles are a simple story format that consists of an interview as conducted by the journalist and the source. The questions are pre-determined. While the person’s answers may be edited for clarity, the answers are essentially presented untouched. An introduction paragraph is added for information and context.

To conduct an effective Q-and-A interview, research your subject prior to your interview and have your questions ready. You may want to review your questions with your editor or mentor prior to your interview and have follow-up questions in mind.

After the interview, review your recording and transcript. Identify any areas that need clarity and work with your editor. Write your introduction paragraph.

In article format, it will appear as the question followed by the answer. In video or audio, it will look and sound as a one-on-one interview.

Example:

Question: What do you think about the current state of your organization?

Source: I love what we’re doing. We’re having a great year…