Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

JMS 304 — Investigative Journalism

JMS department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

have in-depth knowledge of the path and history of investigative journalism
intelligently discuss the ‘dos and don’ts’ of investigative journalism
analyse the attributes of the investigative reporter
identify and reflect on the general principles of investigative journalism; and
examine the basic tips for investigative reporting

Course contents

The concept and nature of investigative journalisms. Sources and steps for gathering facts and information in investigative reporting. Qualities of a good investigative reporter. Principles of investigative journalism. Crime reporting and sources of crime stories, tips for the crime reporter.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study JMS 304.

JMS 304 — Investigative Journalism

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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