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Rajashri Venkatesh
Ameet Kaur
Abhishek Baldota
Avinash Kaur Bedi
Kawaljeet Singh Chandhok
Divya Chitroda
Shilpa Das
Aakash Prabhakar
Kashish Kapoor
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An investigative report is a document that is meant to provide information on a certain topic that is not easily obtained. It is meant to present the reader with a wealth of easily understood information and usually contains an interview or two on the subject. In order to write a successful investigative report, one must conduct a substantial amount of research and provide the reader with a wealth of information so that he or she can make an informed choice.
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Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, often involving crime, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing a report. Investigative journalism is a primary source of information. Most investigative journalism is done by newspapers, wire services and freelance journalists. Practitioners sometimes use the terms "watchdog journalism" or "accountability reporting."
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Investigative Journalists can be traced back to the
19th century and began their works in New York when an forgery and bribe case was uncovered by journalists of the New York Times
They became influential throughout the world during the World War 1 and became famous as muckrakes or ³watchdog journalists´.
The Process
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First Lead, Tip or Hunch
Sniff
Form an Investigative Hypothesis
Follow the Investigative Trail: Paper, People and
Electronic Trails Ä Organize information
Fill in the Gaps: More data or interviews
Write the Report
Fact Check
Libel Check- PEOPLE TRAIL
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In the recent past may be for a span of 3 years, the impact of investigative journalism is intense in
India. People