Guiding Investigative Research and Reporting

$300

08/03/2026

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Online - scheduled

10 Days to complete

Overview

In this module, we cover the concept of "reporting from the outside-in," working with sources, the role of public records in your research, and finding and backgrounding subject matter experts who can help you navigate complex subjects or cultures. We'll also give you some practical organizing tips to keep everyone on track, public records templates, and ways to use your own investigative skills to help your reporters navigate and make sense of their findings.

About this course

This course covers the concept of "reporting from the outside-in," working with sources, the role of public records in your research, and finding and backgrounding subject matter experts who can help you navigate complex subjects or cultures.

Certificate program

This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Editing Program
Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Editing Program
$3,000

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