Radio Show

This project is a combination of investigative journalism and radio broadcasting. Today, you'll be exploring both of these topics through CBC radio. CBC radio is a national, publicly-funded, internationally acclaimed media source. Below I have assembled a list of top-notch investigative journalism programs that you will get to explore today. Choose one of the programs that interest you and click the link. Each link will lead you to a slew of past episodes created by the program. Find an episode that interests you (the more recent the better) and listen to the complete episode. Episodes range in length from 20min to 35min.
You will be required to complete two tasks associated with this activity. First, complete the handout "Deconstructing Audio Texts." Although the boxes are small, try to include as many details as possible.
Secondly, write a minimum of 150 words about the investigative aspects of the episode you listened too. Explain what the episode was about and how the program explored that issue. Include a list of sources that were used in the episode.

Here's a list of some great radio shows.
CBC:
DNTO
Age of Persuasion
White Coat, Black Art
The Current
The Next Chapter
Writers & Company

NPR:
This American Life
Freakonomics
Radio Lab
Stuff You Should Know

CBC link:
http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/index.html?arts

Literary Essay Rubric

Rubric (.doc)

Journalism Test - Final two questions

Investigative Journalism

- Discuss how the episode you watched fits within CBC’s definition. The definition is posted on the blog. (Write on separate piece of paper)

- List the investigative techniques that the journalists use to explore the issue. (Write on separate piece of paper)

http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/gps_distraction/main.html

CBC definition of investigative journalism.

Investigative Journalism: While all journalism is, in a wide sense, investigative, the term can be particularly applied to the vigorous, intense examination of institutions or activities which concern public policy or touch upon the lives of a large part of the population. Investigative journalism should bear in mind the relative importance of an issue and should not be exclusively concerned with the revelation of errors, injustice or wrongdoing. Minor matters should not be treated when more significant topics warrant attention.

This is a particularly sensitive type of journalism, which can have a powerful effect upon the public mind and, consequently, upon the livelihood and well-being of individuals and the viability of public institutions and private enterprises. It therefore calls for heightened skills and the maintenance of strict standards of accuracy. Investigative journalism should not be conducted without adequate resources and the time needed for exhaustive research. (CBC Standards for Investigative Journalism)

Investigative Journalism Programmes

60 Minutes

CBC's Doc Zone

CTV's W5

CBC's Marketplace