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Watchdog Journalism Workshop
Oklahoma City, Okla. — April 27-28, 2007

Host: The Oklahoman

IRE thanks the Chicago Tribune Foundation, the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation and the Las Vegas Sun, Barbara J. Greenspun, publisher for helping underwrite this event.

 

Friday, April 27, 2007
9-9:15 a.m.	Welcome
9:15-10:15 a.m.	What is investigative journalism and how to do it Brant Houston, IRE and NICAR
10:15-10:30	Break
10:30-11:15 a.m.	Using FOI and open records laws for investigations Jennifer LaFleur, The Dallas Morning News
11:15-Noon	Making effective use of the Internet for investigations Terri Langford, Houston Chronicle
Noon-1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Session for editors Conceiving and managing the investigative project Brant Houston, IRE and NICAR Jeff Kummer, Associated Press
	Session for reporters Cultivating sources and the art of interviewing Terri Langford, Houston Chronicle
2:30-2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45-4 p.m.	Session for editors Writing and presenting the watchdog story Jeff Kummer, Associated Press Jennifer LaFleur, The Dallas Morning News
	Session for reporters Investigating profit and nonprofit businesses Brant Houston, IRE and NICAR David Wethe, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
4-4:15 p.m.	Break
4:15-5 p.m.	Session for everyone Blending computer-assisted reporting into everyday watchdog stories John Perry, The Center for Public Integrity
5 p.m.	Question and answer
Saturday, April 28, 2007
9-Noon	Session for reporters Optional CAR training John Perry, The Center for Public Integrity Stan Ketterer, Oklahoma State University
9-10 a.m.	Session for editors Guiding the quick turnaround investigation off the beat Brant Houston, IRE and NICAR Jeff Kummer, Associated Press
10-10:15 a.m.	Break
10:15-11:15 a.m.	Getting the right training for your staff Brant Houston, IRE and NICAR Jennifer LaFleur, The Dallas Morning News
11:15-11:45 a.m.	Question and answer
11:45 a.m.	Close of workshop