How you take notes in SME interviews

[ArroxaneUllman at aol.com]

It depends on the nature of the interview. If I know its going to be a  short 
one because we'll only be discussion some minor updates, then I just bring  a 
pencil and my ubiquitous notepad.
 
If this is more comprehensive, like a new product or module, I bring  pencil, 
notepad AND a digital voice recorder. 
 
Either way, as soon as I get back to my computer I type up my notes  
(including a transcription of the DVR), thoughts, and anything I might have  missed. 
If the new notes relate to other notes, I add them into those other  notes or 
at least reference the previous ones.
 
I hope that helps.  
 
Good luck!
 
Arroxane
 
In a message dated 9/4/2006 7:17:36 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
carriebak at gmail.com writes:

Maybe a  silly question, but I was wondering
When you interview programers (or any  other SMEs) about features you
have to document, do you make notes in a  notebook and write them up,
or do you write directly into your  computer.
Up till now I have been scribbling on bits of paper (or  decorating
print outs of screen shots), but I am considering going to  meetings
with my laptop.
Do you think that would be a better  idea?