INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM - Revised New Edition

A definitive, professional handbook for aspiring and practicing investigative reporters - fully revised for 2025.

What you'll learn in this edition:

How to build and protect sensitive sources

Using OSINT tools, satellite data, and social tracing

Handling leaks, documents, and data securely

Structuring stories to survive legal scrutiny

Protecting your digital footprint with encryption and metadata control

Recognizing burnout, stress exposure, and emotional risks

This edition replaces the 2023 version. The content has been restructured, professionally refined, and expanded with new tools, real-world examples, and future-focused methods.

Who is this book for?

Journalism students preparing for serious reporting

Freelancers entering investigative beats

Educators designing investigative journalism courses

Mid-career journalists seeking professional tools and templates

Whether you're writing about power, secrecy, or injustice - this handbook will help you do it with confidence, credibility, and precision.