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Fall 2009-2010
* JRN 445 (SA)   na, npdf

Investigative Journalism - Introduction to Investigative Reporting

Athelia W. Knight

ENROLLMENT BY APPLICATION OR INTERVIEW. DEPARTMENTAL PERMISSION REQUIRED.

This course explores the world of journalism from reporting and writing news stories to investigative pieces. Topics include: how to find stories that make a difference; how to tell stories on multi-media platforms; ethics and responsibilities of journalists; hoaxes and fabrications in the business and the lessons learned. The course will include guest speakers and visits to the Washington Post and NPR.

Sample reading list:
Gwen Ifill, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama
The Missouri Group, Telling the Story
Jon Franklin, Writing for Story
Leonard Downie and Robert Kaiser, The News about the News: American Journalism in Peril
Katharine Graham, Personal Story
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, All the President's Men

Reading/Writing assignment:
6-8 hours of preparation a week, consisting of reading, reporting and writing. Five short pieces and one longer one.

Requirements/Grading:
Papers - 70%
Precept Participation - 30%

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
Enrollment by application: http://humanities.princeton.edu..

Other information:
Athelia Knight has been an investigative reporter as well as a sports writer for the Washington Post.

Website:  http://humanities.princeton.edu

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
24556 S01 1:30 pm - 4:20 pm W   Henry House 15   Enrolled:6 Limit:16