The Art of the Investigative Interview

$300

08/31/2026

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Online - scheduled

10 Days to complete

Overview

Advice on preparing for, structuring and conducting investigative interviews; when editors should sit in; strategies for effective recording; ideas for coaching reporters for various interviews (experts, confrontations, etc.); doing mock interviews in preparation for the real thing. The power of present tense and additional tips on how experienced investigative reporters prepare for interviews as part of class readings.

About this course

This course provides advice on preparing for, structuring and conducting investigative interviews; when editors should sit in; strategies for effective recording; ideas for coaching reporters for various interviews (experts, confrontations, etc.); doing mock interviews in preparation for the real thing.

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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