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It's very simple. First, if you need to interview someone for a newspaper article, you will need to have background information. What is the article about? Who is the person you are interviewing? If you don't know who to interview, then look around for names that might be connected with the story you are writing about.

Then, once you have received adequate background information, compile a list of questions to ask. Always have at least five questions to ask before going into an interview so that way you have a starting point. Get the name of the person, write it on the top of list of questions and ask, "Is this how you spell your name?" This will make you look like a great reporter.

After that, set up a time and place to interview that person and make sure both you and the person you're interviewing can get there on time.

Once you have both arrived for the interview, then communicate clearly what you are doing ("I'm writing a feature on ____ and I need your input") and once you have permission, then proceed with the questions.

When you have your information, make sure you read them their answers, and make sure they agree that is what they said, and make sure they sign off the questions. This is for legal purposes.

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