Talk:Investigative journalism
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Morning all. I think this article is a good start. It needs fleshing out quite a bit. In fact a few more bones could be added also. I am happy to collaborate with any other editors who have access to any solid information on investigative journalism. I am also doing some research into ethical standards and IJ. Any information from reliable sources will be much appreciated. AlanBarnet 08:19, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi again. Here are some sources that could be useful.
Investigative Journalism : Context and Practice by Hugo de Burgh (Paperback - May 2000)
This book is quite rigorous. It covers practice pretty well.
Investigative Reporting: A Study in Technique (Journalism Media Manual,) by DAVID SPARK (Paperback - Dec 1999)
This book may help explain the methodologies of IJ.
The Investigative Reporter's Handbook: A Guide to Documents, Databases and Techniques by Len Bruzzese, Brant Houston, and Steve Weinberg (Hardcover - Feb 15, 2002)
They're pretty recent. I'll have a browse. Any input is much appreciated. AlanBarnet 04:46, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Adding some quotes and info
Hi if there is anyone out there who wants to verify my quotes I am placing them in right now. Thanks. AlanBarnet 06:25, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
- I think you've done an excellent job with the quotes. This one is especially true: "There is no more important contribution that we can make to society than strong, publicly-spirited investigative journalism." There is no more honorable writing in this world than investigative journalism. This is the only form of journalism that ferrets out the crooks, the frauds, the shysters--all of the illegitimate people who think that a "right to privacy" will cloak their illegal doings. I'm following a case now about a woman who is going to prison for welfare fraud and is going to lose her house. Only through investigative journalism can the general public become aware of social problems that are crying out for a remedy. Qworty 00:23, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] merge in exposé?
The exposé (journalism) article doesn't seem to cover (or be likely to ever cover) anything not within the scope of this article. Any objections to merging? --Delirium 17:44, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
