Lecture 11

Investigative journalism was a very interesting topic. As an investigative journalist you must put into practice all the ‘ins’; intelligence, informed, intuitive, inside and invest. On a primary level investigative journalism is all about active intervention, exposure, public interest and fourth estate. On a secondary level, its all one ‘shoe leather’ or getting out there and witnessing what’s going on. Throughout the lecture many examples were given of investigative journalism that changed the world. For me, the Julian Assange story is the most fascinating. The consequences he is now facing for his actions and severe and I suppose every person has their opinion on whether he deserves it or not. However the fact that he cant attend court to defend himself over sexual assult allegations, due to being confined to the Ecuadorian embassy, I see as extremely unfair. But back to the lecture… Investigative journalism has brought to the table some of the most groundbreaking stories throughout journalism’s history. With decrease of wealth in journalism, we have seen a decrease in investigative journalists and journalism. Corporations like the ABC continue to produce quality investigative journalism with their limited budget and I hope that investigative journalists will never be a dying race… Imagine a world of PR news (*shudder*)!!