Guide To Interpreter Expert Witness Interrogatories: Part III: Specific Knowledge
You will notice the transition from general questions to more specific questions at this point. These questions are now starting to target the heart of the matter. You will also notice the technique of echoing the questions within in the response (i.e. "Is it likely…?" answered with "It is/is not likely…").
These questions can be real hot buttons for personal beliefs, so be cautioned that this is not an opportunity to drag out the soapbox. Be careful to limit your responses to the scope of that particular question.
Please be sure that you craft your own responses for any "real" interrogatories. You may use this material for your personal use, but do not publish or quote without written authorization from Andrea K. Smith.
Specific Knowledge Interrogatory Sample Material:
Spouses As Interpreters
Role Of Interpreter In Specific Medical Situations:
Child Birthing Classes
Child Birth
Hospitalization Of Newborns
About the Author
Andrea K. Smith has been providing professional freelance interpreting services since 2000. She has published several articles on interpreting and language in various journals. Andrea currently resides in Washington D.C with her husband and cats.
Disclaimer:
These sample interrogatory materials are provided "AS IS" for reference purposes only. If you have been asked to act as an expert witness, please be sure that you craft your own responses for any "real" interrogatories. You may use this material for your personal use, but do not publish or quote without written authorization from Andrea K. Smith.
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