JOUR12015  Online Investigative Journalism

This course uses the Internet and computers to develop advanced reporting techniques. It will identify and explore journalism resources which exist on the web, often beyond the reach of conventional search engines. It will refer to international investigative reporting projects and consider the views of successful correspondents and editors.

On completion of this course, students will be able to use the Internet for complex reporting assignments, have produced a professional research briefing and written a story from that briefing, and be aware of the ethical responsibilities of journalists in finding, using and communicating information.