Introduction to Investigative Journalism

A five-week virtual course for journalists and communication professionals.

Week 1: What is Investigative Journalism – The 4 Principles of Investigative Journalism & The Different Types of Journalism – Print, Broadcast & Digital

Week 2: The Art of Storytelling, Tragedies & Journalism & How Investigative Stories Begin – Finding the Story, How to Approach In-depth Reporting, Hunting Down the Documents

Week 3: Street Journalism – Understanding & Reporting the News in Your Community

Week 4: Preparing for the Interview – Asking the Right Questions, Conducting the Interview & Navigating Interview Challenge

Week 5: Research, Research, Research – Finding Sources, Developing Sources, Building Trust with Sources & Growing Your Roster of Sources

Host or Publisher NYC Media Training