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CS92PROD
The Rest of the Story: Techniques for Investigative Reporting
CSPL 299
Spring 2023
Section: 01  

Students will learn how to find out what public records exist on various topics, how to get their hands on those records, and how to use those records while reporting. Students will also learn key techniques to source development and how to engage communities that you are reporting about. Students will be teamed up to investigate a topic themselves during this semester. Students will also learn the fundamentals of journalism and the legal history of key cases. Each class will focus on a specific area of investigative journalism, including the history, the law, accessing public documents, research, narrative writing, and more.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ALLB
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on NOV-08-2024
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