investigative journalism
nounUK /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɝːnəlɪzəm/
A kind of news reporting where reporters dig deep to find and share hidden facts.
The newspaper won a prize for its investigative journalism about the polluted river.
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2. The practice of researching public records and interviews to uncover wrongdoing.
Her investigative journalism exposed how the company cheated its workers.
3. A branch of journalism focused on long-term, evidence-based stories rather than daily news.
He teaches investigative journalism at the university.
4. Reporting that holds powerful people and institutions accountable.
Investigative journalism helps keep governments honest.