Journalistic Research Techniques

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of journalistic genres and news practice is recommended.

Teaching Methods

During the semestre, several modules focusing on the different dimensions of the programme will be addressed. A project will be proposed (and subjet to assessment), where the student will have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired. Case studies will be presented and critically analysed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Know the specificities of investigative journalism;

2. Understand the methodologies and work processes in investigative journalism;

3. Master different techniques for effectively carrying out different types of journalistic reporting.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Characterization/conceptualization of Investigative Journalism;

2. Processes and methodologies of investigative journalism;

3. Research sources and databases;

4. Data journalism;

5. Fact-checking;

6. Use of artificial intelligence;

7. Journalistic narratives in reporting;

8. Collaborative investigative journalism;

9. Case analysis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Professor a Definir - Faculdade de Letras

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Project: 70.0%

Bibliography

Brum, E. (2008). O olho da rua. São Paulo: Globo.

Burgh, H. de. (2000). Investigative Journalism: Context and Practice. Londres: Routledge.

Dantas, A. (2012). Tempo de reportagem. São Paulo: Leya.

Dantas, A. (2004). Repórteres. São Paulo: Senac.

Evans, H. (2011). Good Times, Bad Times. Nova Iorque: Open Road.

Gellhorn, M. (2007). A face da guerra. Lisboa: Dom Quixote.

Gillers, S. (2018). Journalism under fire: protecting the future of investigative reporting. Columbia University Press.

Hamilton, J. T. (2016). Democracy´s detectives: the economics of investigative journalism.

Herrscher, R. (2016). Periodismo narrative: como contar la realidade com las armas de la literatura. Buenos Aires: Marea.

Hersh, S. M. (2019). Repórter: memórias. São Paulo: Todavia.

Leigh, D. (2019). Investigative journalism— a survival guide. Palgrave Macmillan.