To me, investigative journalism is the most important form of Journalism available to us today. It exercises the full purpose of journalism- to inform the public- and uses it as a tool against corruption to keep us safe and those around us honest. If it weren't for dedicated journalists constantly seeking to uncover scandals and travesties, the world would turn a blind eye to the evil things around us. Awareness is the key, and this type of journalism promotes awareness of issues that would otherwise be in the dark, not only this but it equips us with the tools to do something about them.
Todays lecture was both informative and imperative in the study of journalism and I hope everyone was as inspired as I was to be part of the investigative team uncovering the secrets of the next generation.
Will social media one day take over investigative journalism? I don't know about you but I sure as hell don't want to read about the next Watergate scandal on someone's twitter feed. The world still craves decent writing and juicy stories that only those who dedicate their career to journalism can dig up.
The purpose of investigative journalism:
1. Active intervention
2.Exposure
3.Public Interest
4. Watchdog
The 'IN's' of INvestigative Journalism
INtelligent
INformed
INtuitive
INside
INvest
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