Questions for Interview

1. What is the most common type of genre of writing seen in your field?
2. In what cases do you use other types of genres? And why do you uses they different types of genres? What are their purposes? 
3. How do you decide whether to use formal or informal writing? 
4. How much time is devoted to your writing?
5. Is there a specific format you must use when writing?  
6. How often, if at all, to do cite or use outside resources to add to your writing? 
7. Who is your most common audience?
8. How do your writing change when talking to a client vs a coworker/ boss? 
9. What types of media do you use in your job?
10. What type of tone and language do you use in your writing? 
11. What do you value most in writing? What do you hate the most about writing? 
12. How often to your write academic vs. non-academic writing in your field? 

Beginning questions 

1. What is your official job title? 
2. What is your educational background? 
3. How long have you been working in your field? 
4. What different jobs have you had in your field?
5. Did your education prepare you for your field ? 
6. Did working and experience improve your writing even after all of your educational experiences? 
7.  what specific writing skills do you need for your field? 
8. How often do you write?