Investigative Journalism

Investigative Journalism explores the history, theory and practice of investigative journalism around the world. Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing a report. Investigative journalism is a primary source of information. Most investigative journalism is conducted by newspapers, wire services, and freelance journalists. Practitioners sometimes use the term "accountability reporting". Investigative Journalism means the unveiling of matters that are concealed either deliberately by someone in a position of power, or accidentally, behind a chaotic mass of facts and circumstances and the analysis and exposure of all relevant facts to the public. In this way investigative journalism crucially contributes to freedom of expression and media development. It is hoped that this book will provide new insights to the established journalists and the working journalists to develop practice in the field of investigative journalism. This book covers the whole syllabus of the students of journalism in various universities and it is hoped that the book will prove to be of immense value to the teachers, students, the journalists and the general public alike.