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Unleashing the Watchdogs

SCHEDULE
Day 1
9-9:50 a.m.	Overview of watchdog work being done and a case example
9:50-10 a.m.	Break
10-11 a.m.	Conceiving of and carrying out watchdog stories
11-11:10 a.m.	Break
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Bulletproofing the watchdog story
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Presentation of watchdog stories: From writing to graphics to the Web
2:30-2:40 p.m.	Break
2:40-3:30 p.m.	Dealing with challenges of open records and documents
3:30-3:40 p.m.	Break
3:40-4:30 p.m.	Dealing with ethics, anonymous sources, and the public
4:30-4:40 p.m.	Break
4:40-5 p.m.	Cultivating watchdog sources, dealing with investigative targets and other sensitive topics
5 p.m.	Question and answer
Day 2
9-9:50 a.m.	Making sure your newsroom is using the Internet effectively
9:50-10 a.m.	Break
10-10:50 a.m.	Understanding and using computer-assisted reporting for daily and beat watchdog stories
10:50-11 a.m.	Break
11-11:50 a.m.	Getting the right training for your newsroom
11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	Wrap up