Author

Strengthening Global Investigative Journalism

In 2007, David Kaplan, who for many years was the chief investigative correspondent at U.S. News & World Report, studied the condition of global investigative journalism. Part of his mission…

Watchdog Reporting: Exploring Its Myth

‘The myth of journalists doggedly uncovering all the facts is both important—and dangerous.’

Secrets and the Press

‘Some secrets deserve to be kept, and even secrets uncovered might not merit being put in public print, on television or on the Internet.’

Journalists as Storytellers

The only thing I have wanted to do in my life—and the only thing I have done somewhat well—is telling stories …. For me, stories are like toys, and making…

Circumventing Censorship With Technology

When news stations in Georgia refused to broadcast an investigative report about a high government official’s actions, the news story found a home on the Internet.

Understanding the Value of Investigative Reporting

A nonprofit director feels frustrated by how difficult it is to find ‘adequate resources for independent investigative reporting.’

Seeking Support for Investigative Projects

These foundations and centers offer financial support for journalists.Alicia Patterson Foundationwww.aliciapatterson.orgThis Washington, D.C.-based fund provides six-month and one-year grants to working investigative reporters who want to pursue independent investigative projects.…

Investigative Reporting About Secrecy

‘With some noteworthy exceptions, secrecy is rarely tackled head-on in the press.’

Recognizing Excellence

Investigative reporting has always been central to the Nieman experience. Journalists specializing in investigative work continue to populate Nieman classes. Speakers address the topic at seminars and workshops. The Nieman…

Valued Classroom Resources

RELATED ARTICLES“Teaching Multimedia Journalism”– Rebecca MacKinnon I haven’t found a comparable guide to Briggs’s book written with non-American journalists in mind. The “Introduction to Global Citizen Media,” published by Rising…