Investigative Journalism: Proven Strategies for Reporting the Story [Paperback]

Investigative Journalism is a how-to primer for beginning investigative journalists. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter William C. Gaines uses a unique case-study method to teach readers what investigative reporting is, why it is important, and how it is practiced. The case studies are punctuated by reflective questions and answers that systematically guide readers through the narrative. This clever pedagogical device mimics the path of a reporter gathering information and working on a story. Readers will get a first-hand, real-life look at investigative journalists doing their job.Investigative Journalism is a how-to primer for beginning investigative journalists. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter William C. Gaines uses a unique case-study method to teach readers what investigative reporting is, why it is important, and how it is practiced. The case studies are punctuated by reflective questions and answers that systematically guide readers through the narrative. This clever pedagogical device mimics the path of a reporter gathering information and working on a story. Readers will get a first-hand, real-life look at investigative journalists doing their job.The book contains a lot of topic for the beginner in this field.As arrangement of contents are step by step which readers will find very helpful
1. The Investigative Reporter
2. How to Investigate and Pitch a Story
3. Investigating a Person, Place or Entity
4. Using the Internet During Investigations
5. Investigating Those Who Guard the Public
6. Examining the Police and the Courts
7. Investigating Charities, Non-Profits and Foundations
8. Investigating Government
9. Reporting About Consumer Fraud
10. Investigating Health Care
11. Investigating Business
12. Special Topic and Tricks of the l#"