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A Guide to the Investigative Synopsis (IV)
[17.12.07.]
In part four of the guide to the investigative synopsis, we organize and analyze available information by type and importance and whether it is verified or not, in such a way that we constantly focus on our central discovery and the paths leading to it. They are the clear goal that pushes us forward.
By Branko Cecen, journalist and lecturer at Mediacentar Sarajevo
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Information-gathering Strategies: The Investigative Mindset
[11.12.07.]
Believe your instinct when it tells you that something “just doesn’t look right”. Always ask yourself “Who would know?” Figure out the system. Look for victims and enemies. Do not forget to follow the money. And – do not embrace obstacles.
By Don Ray
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How I Investigated the Collapse of the “Deal of the Century”
[06.12.07.]
Krešimir Kovač, a journalist from Varaždin, brought to light in his thorough research outstanding debts amounting to millions owed by Coning Holding, a collapsed construction company headed by today’s Varaždin County Prefect Radimir Čačić. He writes for NetNovinar about months of investigation that took him as far as Israel in his search for sources and documents.
By Krešimir Kovač, freelance journalist
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Internet Editorial Ethics
[21.05.08.]
How do you become an expert in journalistic internet ethics? Would you like to take part in creating recommendations for internet ethics for editors and journalists of online media in South East Europe? David Brewer, the lead trainer in this highly interactive program, will combine education employing face-to-face workshops and e-learning. Final date for applications: 26 May 2008.
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2008 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
[04.04.08.]
The Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism celebrate the best in freelance print journalism and local reporters who show great courage and commitment to reporting on controversial issues. Two $5,000 prizes are awarded each year. Deadline: 1 June 2008
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Funding for Investigative Reporting Projects
[09.11.07.]
SCOOP, network for financial support for investigative reporters from East and South-East Europe is providing max 2.000 Euro for national journalistic investigations and projects and max 6.000 Euro for trans-national investigations. Applications are accepted throughout the whole year.
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Fellowship in the US for International Journalism Students
[21.09.07.]
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in cooperation with the Scripps Howard Foundation, is offering a 10-14 week internship designed to give 3 international undergraduate journalism/communications students who intend to pursue careers in print journalism an opportunity to write for the Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C. The program covers travel expenses, housing, living and transportations costs, and a health insurance policy. Interns must be fluent in spoken/written English. Applications deadline depends on the period the students are applying for.
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What do you have to say to young journalists?
[21.05.07.]
As a print or broadcast journalist, you must have experienced situations in which you didn’t know what to do. Perhaps you were unable to say a word in another language, sweating in front of a camera, or maybe your pen ran out of ink in the middle of an interview. IJNet invites you to share your experiences while on the job – lessons learned, humorous incidents or maybe even embarrassing – to help young journalists who want to follow in your professional footsteps.
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World Press Freedom Day: Free the Press in China!
[04.04.08.]
According to EJC, the World Association of Newspapers is asking newspapers world-wide to show their support for press freedom in China by publishing editorials, advertisements, political cartoons and other materials on 3 May, World Press Freedom Day.
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New Website on International Law
[02.04.08.]
According to Media Network Weblog, Radio Netherlands Worldwide is launching a new website on international law: www.internationaljustice.rnw.nl. This English-language site intends to reach an international audience including lawyers, journalists, politicians and all those involved.
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IOC: Internet Must Be Open for the 2008 Olympics
[01.04.08.]
According to EJC, International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspectors have told Beijing organizers that the Internet must be open for the duration of the 2008 Olympics. The Internet is routinely censored in China but Beijing is committed by its ‘host city contract’ to giving the estimated 30,000 media expected for the Olympics the freedom to report as they have at previous Games.
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Investigative Journalism Can (Not) Survive?
[31.03.08.]
According to The Editors Weblog, The Columbian Journalism Review asks the question: If newsrooms are in a state of financial woes, will investigative journalism, which is expensive and time-consuming, survive?
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