Uncovering the History and Impact of Investigative Reporting
Delve into the intriguing realm of investigative reporting, from its rich history with pioneers like Ida Tarbell and Bob Woodward to essential tips on how to conduct successful investigations. Discover the power of storytelling in journalism that uncovers truths and sparks change.
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INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING Dig a little deeper for a reason...
THE HISTORY OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING How long have people been nosy? Ok, that s not the question . But investigative reporting is one of those things that drives most people interested in journalism to be interested in journalism Compelling stories High impact Shock factor High engagement factor for reader It s the job of the press to discover and reveal in a responsible manner
HISTORY OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Ida Tarbell One of the first investigative journalists Exposed Standard Oil s monopolistic practices Helped dissolve Standard Oil s monopoly
HISTORY OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM David Halberstam Exposed the truth about the lack of success against North Vietnam Won a Pulitzer in 1964 for Vietnam coverage The job of the reporters in Vietnam was to report the news, whether or not the news was good for America.
HISTORY OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein Broke the Watergate story Led to the indictment of 40 administration officials Led to the resignation of President Nixon
HOW-TOS: It s not deadline driven - scandal or wrongdoing is always timely Take your time Vet your sources - make sure they are credible Keep it simple Investigative is not necessarily hard news that is written like hard news No featurey flair Write to the reader with the least knowledge Don t over complicate Keep track of your sources and make sure there are copies and backups of everything
WHERE TO GET IDEAS: Hunch or hypothesis Those reporter instincts kick in Something just seems WRONG. A tip Someone gives you a heads up Make sure you can validate and verify EVERYTHING Mining Data
MINING DATA Look through information that already exists and look for anomalies BE CAREFUL - sometimes what looks corrupt may just be a fluke That would be why you INVESTIGATE! Data gathered by the government is open and citizens have a right to see and obtain it
DATA AND DEALING WITH IT Data can be very revealing but also very confusing Consult real people to put it into context and perspective If you don t understand the data, ask someone who does understand it to help you understand Talk to sources who are in a position to explain the data Don t rely on your own reading of the data Remember - you are interpreting information to INFORM other people Accuracy is absolutely required in investigative journalism and should be your MAIN CONCERN
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING Dig a little deeper for a reason...
