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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.

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.

Investigative journalism best-practice

Investigative journalism: Avoiding common mistakes

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.

Investigating corruption

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

The investigative journalism dossier

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

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

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: Covering climate change

This lesson plan is designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately and ethically on climate change.

Lesson: False equivalence and false balance

This lesson plan is designed to help students avoid applying false equivalence and false balance to their news writing.