Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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Requirements
- Investigative journalism is an invaluable tool for uncovering the truth about important events, organizations, and individuals. It allows journalists to report on issues that are often neglected in mainstream media, while revealing information that has been intentionally hidden by corrupt governments and powerful corporations. To ensure investigative reporters have the skills necessary to pursue these stories, it is essential that they receive comprehensive training in the fundamentals of investigative journalism. This Investigative Journalism Training Course Outline provides an overview of key topics covered during a training program for aspiring investigative reporters. Topics include background research techniques, interview strategies, legal protections, data analysis tools and ethical considerations when publishing sensitive news stories. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, students will gain an understanding of how to identify relevant sources, navigate difficult legal terrain and effectively communicate their findings through effective storytelling. By the end of this course outline students should be able to conduct sophisticated investigations into complex organizational structures or hidden patterns of behavior with confidence. They will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to pursue original stories related to human rights violations, corporate misconduct, or any other form of injustice - ensuring that vital information is not kept secret from public eyes.
Features
- Learn the ethical and legal principles that guide investigative journalism
- Understand how to plan and execute an effective investigation
- Develop techniques for identifying reliable sources of information
- Learn various research methods, such as interviews, public records requests, database analysis, and surveys
- Explore the use of technology in investigative journalism
- Acquire strategies for uncovering hidden data or events
- Discover ways to verify information from sources
- Analyze information to confirm findings and draw conclusions
- Practice writing compelling stories based on investigations