APG5642 Investigative journalism
Faculty of Arts
APG5642 Investigative journalism is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs APG5095 or APG5640 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5642
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After APG5642
1 unit list APG5642 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4642
Prerequisite: Or APG5096
Overview
This unit introduces students to a set of research and reporting approaches and techniques that enable in-depth investigation. The subject is designed to demonstrate a variety of practical research techniques, especially the use of public records and databases; to explore the relationship of investigative and news reporting; and to assist students to produce in-depth investigations of their own.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Online |
Assessment
- Assignment 1: Research brief/pitch and self reflection20%
- Assignment 2: Story draft and reflection20%
- Assignment 3: Final story and reflection40%
- Assignment 4: Research essay20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
recognise what distinguishes investigative journalism from other journalism;
- 2
develop your own ideas for investigative projects;
- 3
utilise advanced skills in finding and interviewing a wide range of sources;
- 4
employ a range of investigative research techniques;
- 5
understand and utilise narrative and presentation techniques appropriate to in-depth journalism;
- 6
demonstrate an understanding of the role of investigative journalism in a democratic society and an appreciation of its practical link to the concept of the 'public right to know'
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Johan Lidberg
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Johan Lidberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5642?
You need APG5095 or APG5640 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after APG5642?
APG5642 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including APG5547.
When is APG5642 offered?
In 2020, APG5642 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield, with an online option.
How much work is APG5642?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5642 have an exam?
No. APG5642 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.