XULA Investigative Stories Program
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Students in this course will learn investigative skills and work with veteran journalists

WK 1 26 Jan

Ida B. Wells 

What is an investigative story?

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WK 2 02 Feb

Bernstein/Woodward

Tracking down evidence

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WK 3 09 Feb

Bryan Stevenson

Questioning official narratives

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WK 4 16 Feb

Twohey/Kantor

Abuse of power

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WK 5 23 Feb

The Mirage Tavern

Lies, fraud, and corruption

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WK 6 02 Mar

Simeon Booker

Past-and-present stories

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WK 7 09 Mar

Ed Bradley

What makes a good interview?

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WK 8 16 Mar

Gayle King

Preparing for interviews

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WK 9 23 Mar

Dr. Reynold Verret

Interview: Dr. Reynold Verret

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WK 10 30 Mar

Judge Calvin Johnson

Interview: Judge Calvin Johnson

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WK 11 06 Apr

Bunny

Spring break

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WK 12 13 Apr

Dean Baquet

Story pitches

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WK 13 20 Apr

John White

Fieldwork and outlines

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WK 14 27 Apr

Sengstack/Browning

Workshopping rough drafts

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WK 15 04 May

The New York Times

Fact-checking fine drafts

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WK 16 11 May

Ben Bradlee

The power of investigative reporting

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