Investigative

How to investigate official documents

The investigative journalist never takes things at face value. They probe and question in order to get to the truth, especially with official

The investigative journalism dossier

Discipline, order and a well thought out plan are essential for successful investigative journalism.

Investigative journalism best-practice

Investigative journalism: Avoiding common mistakes

Tips for investigative journalism

This article looks at some of the main points to consider when producing a piece of investigative journalism.

Dealing with suspects as news sources

Sources are one of the most valuable resources for a journalist. They need to be handled with care in order to build trust and gain knowledge.

Investigating corruption

A journalist investigating corruption faces many risks and challenges. Investigative journalist Don Ray shares his experience.

The investigative journalism mindset

The investigative mindset is responsible for solving more information mysteries than probably any other factor. If you haven’t started writing down your best strategies now might be the time to start.

Why would anyone want to talk to a journalist?

An investigative journalist has to encourage people to share information that they had previously withheld.

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Lesson: Story Development

This lesson plan is designed to teach students how to find and assess important news angles for a breaking news story.

Fake news and trust chains

"Fake news" encompasses two distinct concepts: fabricated stories masquerading as truth and the dismissal of legitimate news as false.