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A Watchdog’s Guide to investigative Reporting
A simple introduction to principles and practice in investigative reporting.
http://www.kasmedia.org/pdf/watchdog-guide.pdf
Watchdog Culture: Why You Need it, How You Can Build it
Top news execs pursue answers to seven key questions pegged to creating a watchdog culture.
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=34&aid=82985
Slapping a Headline on Watchdog Journalism
Themes from the seminar on watchdog journalism, plus specific steps to make it happen in newsrooms.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=82967
The Bowden Method: Reconstructing the Narrative
The master of the historical tick-tock spoke at Poynter last week and described what it takes to tackle big projects — and how revisiting sources can make all the difference.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=83078
Serving a Public Trust, Guarding the Truth
Restoring a culture that values making a pound of difference way ahead of making tons of money.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=83012
The Evolution, or Devolution, of News
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=5174
Investigative Blogging
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=31&aid=82877
Winners & Watchdogs
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=26831
Finding a Niche for Investigative Journalism
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=3536
A Guide to Computer Assisted Reporting
Tips and tales of investigative journalism.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=83144
Sites of interest:
http://www.investigativereporting.org.uk/index.htm
This website provides detailed information on various investigative journalism conferences, summer schools in London and New York and the recent Spring School held in South Africa.
http://fij.org/
This site gives information about The Fund for Investigative Journalism. The Fund for Investigative Journalism gives grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, to reporters working outside the protection and backing of major news organizations.
 Sponsored by: CIJ | USAID | IDASA | PACT | David and Elaine Potter FoundationÂÂ