Investigative

Our investigative journalism section equips you with advanced research and reporting techniques for uncovering important stories. Master methodical investigation approaches that hold power to account and serve the public interest. All our material is free to download, adapt and use. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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Investigative journalism best-practice

Investigative journalism: Avoiding common mistakes

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Investigating corruption

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

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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

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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.

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The investigative journalism dossier

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

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Tips for investigative journalism

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

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How to investigate corruption safely

Investigating and reporting on corruption involves risk. Here we look at how investigative journalists stay safe when covering stories that are likely to anger those who are determined to keep their secrets hidden.