This lecture was an introduction into the concept of investigative journalism. I find this aspect of journalism quite exciting and if I were to pursue a career in the industry it would definitely be within this field. This is because investigative journalism is a super powerful tool and, when manipulated correctly, it can enlighten and spark change. My favourite investigative journalism is definitely not that of say, current affair, which pains me to even call journalism, but of real stories such as the young Indonesian boy imprisoned in an Australian adult prison of whom has been sent home since the investigations of Hamish Mcdonald brought the issue to the public's attention. I also believe that revolution of online journalism is placing pressure on this aspect of the industry. This is elaborated on in the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TL1vEzzBRY
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