COMM 300 Research Methods Practice Assignment 6: Interview Transcript Objective:The objective of this assignment is to provide undergraduate students with hands-onexperience in conducting and transcribing interviews as part of qualitative research. Byconducting a 30-minute interview with a participant, students will practice the skills of activelistening, effective questioning, and transcription techniques. They will also gain insights intothe process of analyzing qualitative data.Instructions:1. Prepare for the Interview:a. Review your previously created interview guide.b. Identify a suitable participant for the interview. This can be a friend, family member,or classmate who is willing to be interviewed.c. Seek informed consent from the participant and ensure they understand thepurpose and confidentiality of the interview.2. Conduct the Interview:a. Schedule a 30-minute interview with the participant.b. Use your previously created interview guide to ask the participant the questions.c. Ensure a comfortable and conducive environment for the interview.d. Record the interview using a suitable device (e.g., smartphone, voice recorder).3. Transcription:a. Listen to the recorded interview and transcribe at least 15 minutes of the interview.Select a segment that represents a meaningful portion of the conversation.b. Use best practices of interview transcription, including:i. Accurately transcribing the spoken words, including pauses, laughter, and verbalnuances.ii. Representing non-verbal cues and actions that may be relevant to the analysis(e.g., sighs, interruptions).iii. Distinguishing between different speakers in a multi-speaker conversation.iv. Using timestamps or time markers to indicate the duration of specific segments.4. Reflection and Analysis:a. Reflect on the interview experience, noting any challenges or insights gained duringthe process.b. Analyze the transcribed segment by identifying recurring themes, patterns, orinteresting elements within the participant's responses.c. Consider the implications of the participant's answers and how they relate to yourresearch topic or objectives.

d. Write a short analysis (1-2 paragraphs) discussing your initial findings based on thetranscribed segme.