MCM 306 — Investigative Journalism

About this course

MCM 306 Investigative Journalism is a 300 Level course in the Mass Communication department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 18 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 9 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Foundations and Evolution introduces the basic principles, origins, and historical development of a field or discipline. The course examines how key ideas, theories, institutions, or technologies have evolved over time and how past developments shape current practices and future trends.

Ethics and Principles in Reporting examines the professional standards and ethical responsibilities involved in gathering, verifying, and presenting information. The course emphasizes accuracy, fairness, objectivity, accountability, confidentiality, and integrity in reporting across various media and communication contexts.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Foundations and Evolution

1. Foundations and Evolution 8 minutes 56 seconds
2. Investigative Journalism in Nigeria 7 minutes 10 seconds

Series 2: Ethics and Principles in Reporting · Part 1

1. Ethics and Principles in Reporting 13 minutes 2 seconds
2. Pilot Question 2.2 8 minutes

Series 3: Ethics and Principles in Reporting · Part 2

1. Ethics and Principles in Reporting 11 minutes 51 seconds
2. Pilot Question 2.2 7 minutes 44 seconds

Series 4: Essential Qualities of an Investigative Reporter · Part 1

1. Essential Qualities of an Investigative Reporter 11 minutes 37 seconds
2. Critical Thinking 11 minutes 40 seconds

Series 5: Essential Qualities of an Investigative Reporter · Part 2

1. Essential Qualities of an Investigative Reporter 10 minutes 28 seconds
2. Critical Thinking 10 minutes 17 seconds

Series 6: Crime Reporting Sources and Techniques · Part 1

1. Crime Reporting Sources and Techniques 9 minutes 24 seconds
2. Interviewing Techniques for sensitive Cases 7 minutes 41 seconds

Series 7: Crime Reporting Sources and Techniques · Part 2

1. Crime Reporting Sources and Techniques 9 minutes 13 seconds
2. Interviewing Techniques for sensitive Cases 10 minutes 17 seconds

Series 8: Challenges in Nigeria · Part 1

1. Challenges in Nigeria 9 minutes 15 seconds
2. Social and Cultural Barriers 7 minutes 58 seconds

Series 9: Challenges in Nigeria · Part 2

1. Challenges in Nigeria 8 minutes 21 seconds
2. Social and Cultural Barriers 7 minutes 32 seconds

Lecture note

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