Investigative Journalism and Public Collaboration

The video discusses the decline in resources allocated to investigative journalism and argues for increased investment due to its unique value. It highlights the problem of newspapers focusing too much on commodity news and suggests reallocating resources to investigative journalism. The video also explores the potential of public collaboration in journalism, using a case study from Florida where public input led to numerous stories and expert involvement. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in journalism and suggests new approaches to investigative journalism, including leveraging public knowledge and data.

What does the speaker suggest about the current state of resource allocation in the newspaper industry?

• It is heavily invested in investigative journalism.

• It is declining and should be increased.

• It has remained constant over the years.

• It is primarily focused on digital content.

Why does the speaker believe newspapers should invest more in investigative journalism?

• Because it attracts more advertisers.

• Because it is less expensive than other types of journalism.

• Because it is uniquely valuable and can break important stories.

• Because it requires fewer resources.

What is the speaker's critique of newspapers and TV stations?

• They are too transparent with their processes.

• They allocate too much to commodity news.

• They do not have enough movie critics.

• They focus too much on investigative journalism.

What example does the speaker provide to illustrate effective public collaboration in journalism?

• A botched hurricane relief investigation in Florida.

• A new movie review column.

• A local sports event coverage.

• A celebrity interview series.

How did the Florida newspaper engage the public in their investigative journalism?

• By conducting a public survey.

• By organizing a public debate.

• By hiring more journalists.

• By using a search box for public input.

What was one outcome of the public collaboration in the Florida example?

• A new sports section in the newspaper.

• A cadre of experts willing to help.

• A lack of public interest.

• A decrease in newspaper sales.

According to the speaker, what is a new way to view investigative journalism?

• As a collaboration with the public.

• As a form of entertainment.

• As a solo effort by journalists.

• As a way to increase newspaper sales.

What does the speaker suggest about the public's knowledge compared to journalists?

• The public knows more than journalists.

• The public is uninterested in journalism.

• The public is indifferent to news.

• The public knows less than journalists.

What is the speaker's view on transparency in journalism?

• It is only important for government.

• It should be increased in journalism.

• It is unnecessary in the digital age.

• It should be limited to protect sources.

What does the speaker believe should be brought to government, business, and journalism?

• A reduction in public involvement.

• A focus on entertainment.

• An ethic of transparency.

• More secrecy and confidentiality.