Before today, I wasn't really interested in
investigative reporting. For me, investigative
reporting was synonymous with an image of Geraldo Rivera and that picture
steered me away from learning more about investigative reporting. What changed my interest? Dave Biscobing.
Biscobing is a passionate investigative reporter
ready to take on the world. Today, he
gave us a peek into his role as an investigative reporter. Biscobing walked us
through a news clip featuring him on the job as he questioned workers about
alleged corruption at an Arizona mental hospital.
How did he know there might be a story at this
hospital? An anonymous tip was sent via email. Biscobing doesn’t have a specific
blueprint to follow. "There is no road map," said Biscobing. He relies on tips to get him started and curiosity
to drive his investigations.
After a second video news clip, Biscobing passionately
described his daily work routine. He spends
time searching and retrieving public documents, making phone calls and
determines whether a tip is worth following.
He accomplishes all of this while remaining objective as he attempts to
expose injustices.
This session changed the way I looked at
investigative reporting. My students
would benefit from exploring the role Biscobing owns every day. Not only would their critical thinking skills sharpen
their ability to effectively speak and listen would improve.
Biscobing is now my new synonym for investigative reporting.
Silean Eaves
School Without Walls At Francis-Stevens
Washington, D.C.
I really enjoyed his lecture. I, too, associated investigative reporting with the shamelessness of Geraldo Rivera, but as I said in my blog post, Biscobing taught me that journalists like him can have integrity and honesty. I will definitely be paying more attention to investigative reporters from now on, This is a good blog post. Well done.
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Campbell High School
Smyrna, GA