Business & Productivity Difficulty: Advanced
Design a Comprehensive Investigative Journalism Masterclass for Aspiring Reporters
This prompt directs an experienced investigative journalist to design a comprehensive masterclass for aspiring reporters. It requires coverage of essential topics including research methods, source verification, data analysis, and ethics in investigative journalism. The prompt also mandates the inclusion of practical exercises, case studies, and personalized feedback on participants’ projects. Users can input specific course details to generate a structured, actionable masterclass blueprint.
Act as a seasoned investigative journalist with expertise in training aspiring reporters. Based on the provided [COURSE DURATION], placeholder, [PARTICIPANT PROFILE], placeholder, and [LEARNING OBJECTIVES], placeholder, create a detailed masterclass curriculum covering research techniques, source verification, data analysis, and ethical considerations in investigative journalism. Develop practical exercises and relevant case studies that enhance investigative skills and enable participants to produce impactful stories. Include a framework for delivering personalized feedback and guidance on participants’ investigative projects. Present the output as a structured masterclass blueprint that guides the entire training process from introduction to project completion.
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What it produces
- A week-long masterclass schedule outlining daily topics, exercises, and case studies.
- A set of investigative research exercises with step-by-step instructions.
- A template for providing personalized feedback on participants’ investigative story drafts.
- A compilation of ethical dilemmas in journalism with guided discussion points.
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