- I would like to begin by asking my interviewee what kind of writing he/she does. From there, I would like to know how greatly they feel their writing makes a difference. For example, if I were to interview a criminal lawyer, to what extent he/she believes that his/her writing affected the outcome of the case, if at all. I would also like to touch on the topic of how much writing actually comes into play in their work, and if they think that the world is changing a certain way that places more stock and importance in the ability to write effectively and convincingly.
- Possible research question: how is the writing for attorneys changing in today’s economy, and how does economy affect the type of writing demanded of your career?
- Interviews would be the easiest form of primary research, giving the ability to sit down with and talk directly to the person, ideally one-on-one. The face-to-face method you be excellent, though might hamper interviewers who buckle under pressure when needing to ask tough questions. Observations give the observer the ability to see the worker in their work environment being natural. The limitations come in when the observer is not able to stop and ask questions, for that would violate the idea of being a passive observer. Finally, text analysis would give the reader the ability to view the writing, possibly being able to learn something about the writer through their writing. The limitations would come in when the reader is not able to actually see or talk to the writer.
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