Week 1 Discussion 1 and 2

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Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

What is investigative journalism? In your own words, briefly summarize “The Paul Williams Way” as described in The Investigative Reporter’s Handbook. Some reporters believe that “every journalist is an investigative journalist because they all ask questions and read documents” (Houston, 2009, vi). How can investigative reporting skills help you write better stories?

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.