Investigative Journalism

3 credits

The history and social role of investigative journalism. Students will explore investigative tools and techniques, including accessing public information, approaching and interviewing hostile sources, computer assisted reporting, online resources, ethical pitfalls, journalistic numeracy, avoiding legal problems, ensuring accuracy, fact-checking, and security. ***Prerequisite: JRN 100.*** *Note: Students may only receive credit for one of JRN 202 and JRN 307.*