Investigative Reporter s Handbook A Guide to Documents Databases and Techniques Sixth Edition by Brant Houston 9781319362065 1319362060

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• ISBN 10:1319362060
• ISBN 13:9781319362065
• Author: Brant Houston 

Investigative Reporters Handbook
A Guide to Documents, Databases, and Techniques

Table contents:

Part I Investigative Reporting Skills
Chapter 1 The Investigative Process
The Investigative Process
Choosing an Investigation
The Hypothesis
Secondary Sources
From Secondary Documents to Primary Documents
Human Sources
Research Techniques
Organizing the Information
Questioning Conventional Wisdom
Storyboarding
The Basics of Storyboarding
The Paul Williams Way to Storyboarding
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 2 Secondary Sources: From the Web to the Page
Navigating the Web
Newspapers and Newsrooms
Local News Sources
Legal Notices, Police Reports and Classified Ads
Additional Secondary Sources to Investigate
Broadcast and Cable Sources
Magazines and Newsletters
Dissertations and Theses
Books
Libraries
Secondary Sources for Finding People
Helpful Resources for Searching
Bibliographies
Secondary Source Databases
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 3 Primary Documents
Document Guides
Primary Documents on People
Identification Numbers
Vital Records
Licenses
Confirming Document Accuracy
Primary Documents for Businesses and Institutions
The Uniform Commercial Code
Liens and Tax Documents
Primary Documents From Databases and Other Sources
Institution Records
Using Government Databases and Documents
Commercial Databases
Depository Libraries
Technical and Scientific Sources
The National Archives System
Putting It All Together
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 4 Data Analysis for Investigations
Obtaining Databases
The Tools of Computer-Assisted Reporting and Data Journalism
Finding Databases and Deciding Which to Use
Other Key Information
Keeping Databases on Hand
Gaining Access
Local Data Sources
Politics
Business and Economy
Property and Tax Records
Crime and Guns
Education
Courts and Jails
City and County Government
Infrastructure
State and Federal Sources
Accidents
The Environment
State Data Sources
Demographic Data
Other Federal Data Sources
Unstructured Data (Text, Audio and Video)
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 5 People Trails
Identifying and Evaluating Sources
“Currents” and “Formers”
Whistleblowers
Outside Experts
Locating Sources
Online Tools
Directories
Workplace Directories
Personal Habits
Useful Documents and Records
Mapping Power Structures
Marginalized Communities
Interviewing Sources
Researching the Source
Looking for Credentials Fraud in Résumés
Getting in the Door
Understanding the Source’s Motivations
Preparing Questions
Structuring the Interview
Conducting the Interview
Taking Notes and Following Up
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 6 Writing the Compelling Investigation
The Fundamentals
Writing an Effective Story
Getting the Details
General Guiding Rules for Writing
Writing From Chronologies and Outlines
Story Structures
Focus and Resolution
Leads: The Opening Sentences
Middles: Flow and Momentum
Point of View and Tone
Endings
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 7 Ethics of Investigative Reporting
Ethics and Accuracy
Fairness and the Law
The Golden Rule
Dilemmas in Reporting
Obtaining Information Covertly
Conducting Ambush Interviews
Exposing Private Behaviors of Public Figures
Using Unidentified and Paid Sources
Writing Ethical, Accurate Stories
Line-by-Line Accuracy Check
Social Media Minefields
Prepublication Review
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 8 Collaborating on Investigations
Getting Started
Cross-Border and Cross-Continent Investigations
Establishing Standards
Dealing With Leaks
The ICIJ Approach
Collaborations Between Journalists and Universities
Nonprofit and For-Profit Newsrooms
Crowdsourcing
Check It Out
Further Readings
Part II Investigating Agencies
Chapter 9 Investigating the Executive Branch
The Players and Processes
Understanding Government Agencies
Making Sense of Agency Budgets
Consultants and Contractors
The Contracting Process
Budget and Management Watchdogs
Investigating Federal Affairs
The Top Executive
Using the Federal Register
Cabinet Appointees
Conflicts of Interest
Inspectors General
The Permanent Bureaucracy
Civil Service
Public Affairs Personnel
Public Authorities
Investigating State and Local Affairs
The Governor
State and Local Employees
Campaign Finance Corruption
Using the State Register
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 10 Investigating the Legislative Branch
Investigating Congress
Following the Money
Campaign Finance
Lobbyists
Financial Disclosures
Resources and Perquisites in Office
Personal Character
Making Legislation
Authorizations and Appropriations
Committees and Oversight
The Government Accountability Office: The Research and Investigative Arm of Congress
Local Government
Following the Money
Lobbyists
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 11 Investigating the Judicial System
Investigating Judicial Operations and Personnel
Court Budgets and Court Operations
Personnel
Approaches to Investigating the Judicial System
The Judicial System as a Political System
Two Tracks: Civil Cases and Criminal Cases
Tracking the Civil Case
Tracking the Criminal Case: From Arrest to Sentencing
Between Arrest and First Court Appearance
From Jail to Courthouse
Initial Appearance in Court
Pretrial Hearings
The Assignment of Judges
The Jury
Case Backlogs
Victims of Crime
Sentencing
Plea Bargaining
Appeals
Wrongful Convictions
Investigating Punishment: Prison, Probation, Parole, Commutations and Pardons
Gaining Access to Prisons
Prison Conditions
Probation
Parole
Commutations and Pardons
Investigating Juvenile Cases and Family Court
Juvenile Cases
Family Court
Investigating Specialized Courts
Traffic Court
Municipal Court
Divorce Court
Probate Court
Small Claims Court
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Military Courts
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 12 Investigating Law Enforcement
Investigating Police
Monitoring Individual Law Enforcement Officers
Recruitment
Training
Raises, Promotions and Pensions
The Top Command
Internal Disciplinary Records
Moonlighting
Delving Into Different Crimes
Murder
Rape
Domestic Violence
Narcotics
Vice
Missing Persons
Stolen Property
Arson
Bombings
Traffic Violations
Organized Crime and White-Collar Crime
Juvenile Crime
Investigating Other Aspects of Law Enforcement
Patrol Officers, Dispatchers and 911 Operators
Evidence Rooms
Coroners and Medical Examiners
Civil Rights and Community Relations
Resources for Investigating Law Enforcement
Crime Statistics
Budgets and Contracts
Records Divisions and Public Information Officers
People Trails
Document and Data Trails
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 13 Investigating Education
Issues in K–12 Education
Test Scores
School Violence
School Discipline
Student Retention
Examining Resources
Special-Needs Students
Racial, Class and Gender Equity
School Choice and Charter Schools
Investigating School Personnel and Facilities
Teachers
Administrators
School Staff and Services
School Buildings
Approaches to Investigating the Schools
The Money Trail
Private Schools
Homeschooling
Vocational and Trade Schools
Issues in Higher Education
Document Trails
Public University Revenues and Expenditures
Accreditation Documents
Enrollment and Retention
Diversity, Gender and Equity
In the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Athletics
Campus Safety
Faculty
Campus Leadership
Governing Boards
FERPA
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 14 Investigating the Environment
Investigating Climate Change
Federal Regulation: The Environmental Protection Agency
Other Federal Agencies
Using the Toxics Release Inventory
State and Local Agencies
Investigating Air Pollution
Investigating Water Pollution
Investigating Soil Pollution and Waste
EPA Summary
Other Federal Regulatory Agencies
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 15 Investigating Transportation
Investigating Land Transportation
Cars
Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles
Trucks
Buses
Taxis and Limousine and Ridesharing Services
Roads
Railroads
Mass Transit
Hazardous Waste
Investigating Aviation
Pilots and Flight Crews
Air Controllers and Ground Crews
Security
Commuter Planes, Cargo Planes and Government Flights
Airports
Using Air Databases
Investigating Water Transportation
Commercial Shipping
The U.S. Coast Guard
Regulatory Agencies
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 16 Investigating Social Justice Issues
Racial Equality
Laws, Policies and Procedures
The Wealth Gap
LGBTQ Issues
Gender Equity
Sexual Harassment and Assault
Unequal Wages and Resources
Investigating Hate
Immigration and Refugees
Experts and Advocates
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 17 Investigating Poverty Issues
A Wide Array of Approaches
Investigating the Issues
Special Challenges for Reporters
Financial Exploitation
Employment
Children and Families
Homelessness
Health Care
Investigating the Programs
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Child-Support Enforcement
Food Stamps
Other Child and Family Nutrition Programs
Other Assistance Programs
Welfare Investigations
Check It Out
Further Readings
Part III Investigating Business
Chapter 18 Investigating For-Profit Businesses
Investigating Companies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Annual and Financial Reports
Federal Regulatory Agencies
State and Local Business Agencies
Local Public Documents
Other Documents
Human Sources
The Overlooked Resource: Labor
Labor Lawyers and the Courts
Investigating the Workplace
Labor Unions
Labor Relations Boards
Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration
Safety and Health
Wage Enforcement
Additional Areas of Investigation
Pensions
State Employment Security Divisions
Investigating Licensed Professionals
Finding Licensing Documents
The Licensing Process
Professional Associations as Sources
Investigating the Protectors
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 19 Investigating Nonprofit and Religious Organizations
Investigating Charities and Foundations
Where to Begin: Questions and Documents
Affiliate Groups
The Gaul and Borowski Model
Form 990
Fundraising Techniques and Conundrums
Foundations
Federal, State and Local Government Regulation
Investigating Religious Organizations
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 20 Investigating Health Care
Investigating Hospitals and Other Providers
Accreditation and Regulation
Costs and Billing
Hospital Errors
Indigent Care
Ambulances and Other Emergency Medical Services
Investigating Other Care Providers
Veterans Administration Hospitals
Long-Term Care and Nursing Homes
Mental Health Institutions
Home Health Care Companies
Physicians, Nurses and Other Health Care Workers
Investigating Suppliers and Services
Pharmaceutical Companies
Pharmacies
Medical Devices
Medical Laboratories
Medical Research and Journals
Blood Banks
Health Insurance
HIPAA and Patient Privacy
Key Organizations for More Information
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 21 Investigating Energy and Utilities
State Regulation
Federal Regulation
Utilities and Energy Providers
Gas and Electricity
Water
Wind
Nuclear Power
Safety
Communications
Cable
Internet Access
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 22 Investigating Financial Institutions and Insurance
Investigating Financial Institutions
Government Regulators
Banks
Savings and Loans
Credit Unions
Credit Card Companies
Investment Companies and Mutual Funds
Municipal Bonds
Investigating the Issues
Redlining and Community Reinvestment
Insider Transactions
High-Risk Transactions
Money Laundering
Investigating Insurance
Life Insurance
Automobile Insurance
Homeowners’ and Other Property Insurance
Commercial and Professional Insurance
Investigating the Players
Companies and Their Finances
Agents
State Regulators
The Government as Insurer
Workers’ Compensation
Check It Out
Further Readings
Chapter 23 Investigating Real Estate and Housing
The Document Trail: Finding Real Estate Records
Ownership Records
Government Documents
Liens
Mortgage Documents
Issues in Real Estate Investigations
Property Value and Tax Assessment
Landlords and Tenants
Development, Zoning and Rezoning
New Developments
Low-Income Housing

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