Course
Students in this course will learn investigative skills and work with veteran journalists
Ida B. Wells
What is an investigative story?
Bernstein/Woodward
Tracking down evidence
Bryan Stevenson
Questioning official narratives
Twohey/Kantor
Abuse of power
The Mirage Tavern
Lies, fraud, and corruption
Simeon Booker
Past-and-present stories
Ed Bradley
What makes a good interview?
Gayle King
Preparing for interviews
Dr. Reynold Verret
Interview: Dr. Reynold Verret
Judge Calvin Johnson
Interview: Judge Calvin Johnson
Bunny
Spring break
Dean Baquet
Story pitches
John White
Fieldwork and outlines
Sengstack/Browning
Workshopping rough drafts
The New York Times
Fact-checking fine drafts
Ben Bradlee
The power of investigative reporting