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
Simeon Booker
Lies, fraud, and AI
Mardi Gras
Ed Bradley
What makes a good interview?
Gayle King
Preparing for interviews
Dean Baquet
Final story pitches
Judge Edwin Lombard
Interview: Judge Edwin Lombard
Dr. Reynold Verret
Interview: Dr. Reynold Verret
Bunny
Spring Break
John White
Fieldwork and research
Sengstack/Browning
Rough drafts
The New York Times
Fact-checking fine drafts
Ben Bradlee
The power of investigative reporting