Prerequisites

• University degree in media.
• Practical experience in media.

Course Description

Investigative programs are vital in uncovering and addressing issues of public interest, ensuring that the truth is revealed. This course will equip aspiring investigative journalists, documentary filmmakers, and media professionals with the skills and knowledge to create impactful and compelling content that uncovers hidden truths and advocates for positive change.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify the fundamentals of investigative journalism.
• Use research techniques effectively.
• Clarify the steps for planning and executing investigative program episodes.
• Explore the legal and ethical aspects of investigative journalism.

Course Outline

• Introduction to investigative journalism:
- Definition of investigative journalism.
- Importance of investigative journalism.
- History of investigative journalism.
- Difference between investigative journalism and other news coverage.

• Develop ideas for investigative programs:
- Sources of investigative program ideas and how to develop them.
- How to conduct research.
- Elements of good research.
- Hypothesis formulation.

• Plan the program episode:
- Planning and the methodology for investigative programs.
- Treatment; its importance, elements, and how to write it.
- Documenting evidence in investigative programs.

• Execute investigative programs:
- Sources in investigative programs; digital, physical, and human sources.
- Interviews in investigative programs; with victims, experts, and officials and decision-makers.
- Confrontation in investigative programs.

• Legal and ethical considerations:
- Quality control in investigative programs.
- Handle legal aspects in investigative programs.
- Ethical aspects in investigative programs.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.