investigative journalism
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investigative journalism (uncountable)
A form of journalism in which the reporter deeply investigates a single topic of interest, often involving crime or corruption.
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Investigative journalism is at the heart of the mission of The New York Times, and these hires continue to on our ever-expanding foundation of investigative journalism.
Photo by Emily Hamer / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.
The Utah Investigative Journalism Project reviewed state court filings and found a similar trend.