Investigative Reporting & The Investigative Reporter: From Concept To Implementation

Abstract

In-between theory and practice is a human being who implements. Since “ideas rule the world,” the uncanny task of investigative reporting reveals someone behind the wheels. The researcher undertook a conceptual study of “Investigative Reporting and the Investigative Reporter: From Concept and Implementation.” With the aid of the social responsibility theory of the media, the study discovered that investigative reporting is a risky venture which requires serious preparation and in-depth knowledge of the subject under review. It recommended ongoing training for journalists, developing a sense of outrage as well as a sense of public interest for optimum performance.