During these uncertain times, the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 data being circulated has left journalists with challenges in providing accurate information to the public. While there is an abundance of questions to be answered, the research on this virus is limited and can be unverified, leaving journalists hesitant to report…

“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” -Sue Monk Kidd When I moved to Sài Gòn in 2008, 9-year-old me never had a thought about becoming a photographer and documentarian of the vibrant city. …

The 1976 Drama/Political thriller “All the President’s Men” displays countless journalistic themes throughout the course of the film based off the Watergate scandal in 1972. The film accurately portrays the struggles faced by investigative reporters, such as: being adrift in a sea of names that may or may not be…

Investigative reporting is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single subject. These journalists rely heavily on public records, documents and data for the basis of their stories. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is fundamental to investigative reporters in their research pursuit, as it allows any…

Intersecting my future & Investigative Reporting How will this class equip me for the future? The textbook Story-based inquiry: a manual for investigative journalists published by UNESCO, defines investigative journalism as: “…exposing to the public matters that are concealed–either deliberately by someone in a position of power, or accidentally, behind…

In a changing world with endless amounts of entertainment at your fingertips, many journalists are adapting to media convergence to keep the news industry alive. Journalists are now able to use photographs, videos, graphics, podcasts, and other means to deliver a story, rather than simply covering it all in writing…

In August of 2020, Pew Research Center released an American-based study stating that 55% of Americans say that they distrust the media because of careless reporting and 44% of Americans say that they believe that the media intentionally misleads the public. Although “fake news” is seen as a fairly modern…

When Daniel and I first heard about the opportunity to cover this event we jumped on it. From the description, the event seemed a little out of pocket and odd, and we both agreed that it would make a fun story. Because this was such a unique event, we decided…

In the New York Times article A Future Without the Front Page, the authors bring light to the issue of the decrease in local journalism. They examine what a without local journalism would look like, and suggest solutions to the problem. According to the article, issues such as less government…