Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism

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Free Online Course: Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4-5 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism is taught by Bob Woodward.

Overview
  • Teaches Investigative Journalism

    Bob Woodward was just 29 when he changed a nation. His Watergate reporting with Carl Bernstein helped expose the corruption of the Nixon presidency. Two Pulitzer Prizes and nineteen best-selling books later, the legendary journalist is teaching his first-ever online class for anyone who wants to find the truth. Learn to investigate a story, interview sources, and understand how the news is written. The next history-making story might be yours.

Syllabus
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    Class Sample
    1. Introduction
    2. Guiding Principles
    3. Finding the Story
    4. Students Dig Into Woodward's Interview With Trump
    5. How to Approach In-Depth Reporting
    6. The Reporting Challenges of Watergate
    7. Hunting Down the Documents
    8. Finding Sources
    9. Developing Sources
    10. How Watergate's Mark Felt Became Deep Throat
    11. Building Trust With Sources
    12. Growing Your Roster of Sources
    13. Students Critique Woodward's Interview With Obama
    14. Penetrating the CIA - Building a Relationship With Bill Casey
    15. Preparing for the Interview
    16. Conducting the Interview
    17. Navigating Interview Challenges
    18. Lessons From Editors
    19. Developing the Theory of the Case
    20. Writing the Story
    21. Polishing the Story
    22. Publishing Secrets
    23. Learning From Mistakes
    24. The State of Journalism