This module starts with traditional investigative research methods - analysing documents, using archives, accessing public records, using FOIA. In the latter sessions, it focuses on cutting edge, digital open source journalism where students will learn to collect, analyse and document publicly available online information for use in law, advocacy, or journalism.
Students will learn to authenticate audio-visual data, geolocate photos and videos, and mine social media for useful information. Students will also learn advanced fact-checking methods. Guest sessions will be conducted by open-source journalism pioneers and fact-checking experts from leading investigative agencies.
- Module Supervisor: Martin Bright