Investigative Reporting

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will explore the techniques of investigative journalism and produce high-quality public service projects based in the state of Indiana. It begins with a survey of the history of investigative reporting, from early 20th century muckrakers like Upton Sinclair to Woodward and Bernstein to new models in today's online world. Students will learn how to identify and judge potential investigative topics, work with databases to find solid documentation, interview a wide range of sources, and write stories appropriate to different journalism platforms. Students this semester will work toward producing a piece that is publishable in the Indianapolis Star.