Class Research Journalism

This unit focuses on the prestigious form of journalism known as "investigative journalism", and its role within contemporary western democracies.

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What is "investigative"? Similarities and differences between investigative journalism and social sciences Towards a definition of investigative journalism; the differences from mainstream reporting "Investigative news" - history of a concept Historical overview of investigative journalism Investigative journalism in practice: Hypotheses Different source types Pressures on journalists Privacy and safety in a digital world Digital tools and data journalism New challenges: what place is there for investigative journalism in a hypermediated neoliberal world?

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