Tipsheets
Tipsheets
Browse more 5,000 tipsheets from our national conferences and Watchdog Workshops on how to cover specific beats, conduct a great interview and learn countless tips on where to find the information you need.
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Art of the investigative interview
Learn proven strategies for managing the investigative interview, with tips on preparation, approaching difficult subjects and keeping the conversation on track. -
Mastering the interview
This tipsheet by investigative reporters Marisa Kwiatkowski and Corey Johnson is designed to teach you how to land and prepare for the tough interview. -
The Art of The Confrontation
A tipsheet for journalists confronting aggressive or tight-lipped officials. Learn how to conduct the tough interview, whether it is scheduled or spontaneous. -
The advanced art of the TV interview
Handling deniers, liars, whistleblowers, blabbermouths, know-it-alls, media-trained automatons, murderers, celebrities, children, victims and those “taking the fifth.” Using real behind-the-scenes examples, learn techniques on how to plan, prepare and execute the most difficult interviews in investigative reporting, including formats that are often overlooked but need real planning, like hidden camera, news conferences, sit-down confrontations and anonymous interviews. -
The art of the investigative interview
This extensive presentation outlines the best practices, tips and tricks to use when doing investigative interviews, such as how to prepare well and the best questions to ask.
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