Investigative journalism : proven strategies for reporting the story / William C. Gaines

Author: Gaines, William (William C.), 1933-
Published: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [2008]
Copyright Date: ©2008
Physical Description: xvi, 342 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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Contents

The investigative reporter -- How to investigate and pitch a story -- Investigating a person, place or entity -- Using the Internet during investigations -- Investigating those who guard the public -- Examining the police and the courts -- Investigating charities, nonprofit organizations and foundations -- Investigating government -- Reporting on consumer fraud -- Investigating health care -- Investigating business -- Special topics and tricks of the trade.

Subject(s)

Investigative reporting

ISBN

9780872894143 (alk. paper)
0872894142 (alk. paper)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-327) and index.

Source of Acquisition

UP-PAT copy: Purchased with funds from the New York Times Libraries Endowment for the Penn State Libraries; 2009.

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New York Times Libraries Endowment

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