INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

Course Description

This course will train students in the principle techniques of investigative reporting in a variety of media contexts. Weekly classes will focus on the processes and practices of journalistic investigation and their application in relation to crime, politics, legal processes, corporate activities and consumer affairs. Students will also consider the legal and ethical aspects of investigative journalism. Carefully selected case studies will examine major examples of investigative journalism and students will be encouraged to produce their own investigative reports. The course will also feature occasional contributions from professional journalists who have conducted their own investigative work in the local media.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Students learn to do research
2. 02 Student learns to make news
3. 03 Students learn to apply research to news
4. 04 Learns step by step research methods
5. 05 Students pour into practice by doing research

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Researcher Journalism- Seyfettin Turan (Umag Publications)
2. 02 Concept, Process and Principles of Investigative Journalism- A. Yalçın Kaya (Çizgi Kitabevi Yayınları)
3. 03 Gazetecilik- Uğur Mumcu (Umag Yayınları)
4. 04 Journalism in All Aspects - Hakan Yılmaz (Litera Türk)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Student learns to make news
2. L02 Students learn to apply research to news
3. L03 Learns step by step research methods
4. L04 Students pour into practice by doing research

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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