Special Topics (390-0-20)

Topic

Social Justice Investigations Primer

Instructors

Debra Cenziper

Meeting Info

Online: Tues 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

For generations, investigative reporting has proven to be one of the highest and most impactful forms of journalism. It sheds light on wrongdoing, exposes rampant incompetence and calls to account powerful people and institutions, from presidents to Fortune 500 companies to school boards. Over two quarters, students admitted to the Medill Investigative Lab will investigate one local, national or international issue, conduct interviews, probe critical data and trends and ultimately produce a groundbreaking investigative story from the ground up. Students will collaborate with each other, the instructor and potentially other professional investigative journalists to produce stories. If you are successful, your work could potentially make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people. The goal is to publish a significant investigation in a professional media outlet, such as the ProPublica. This is a two-quarter class based in Evanston in the winter and Washington, D.C. in the spring. With approval from the instructor, it is possible to be part of the program remotely in the spring. You can read the published investigations of prior MIL classes here: https://mil.medill.northwestern.edu/

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time
Registration is By Application Only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: This section is currently closed to registration. Please contact the department directly with any questions.
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