APG5642 - Investigative journalism - 2017

This unit introduces students to a set of research and reporting approaches and techniques that enable in-depth investigation. The subject is designed to demonstrate a variety of practical research techniques, especially the use of public records and databases; to explore the relationship of investigative and news reporting; and to assist students to produce in-depth investigations of their own.

On satisfactory completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Recognise what distinguishes investigative journalism from other journalism;
2. Develop their own ideas for investigative projects;
3. Utilize advanced skills in finding and interviewing a wide range of sources;
4. Employ a range of investigative research techniques;
5. Understand and utilise narrative and presentation techniques appropriate to in-depth journalism;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of investigative journalism in a democratic society and an appreciation of its practical link to the concept of the 'public right to know'

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Johan Lidberg (Sem 1)

Dr Deb Anderson (Sem 2)

Journalism

APG5095 or APG5096 or APG5640

APG4642