Techniques of news gathering

Here are some common techniques of news gathering:

  1. Interviews: Conducting in-person, phone, or video interviews with sources, experts, and witnesses to gather information and quotes.
  2. Surveys: Conducting surveys online, by phone, or in-person to gather opinions and data from a representative sample of people.
  3. Research: Conducting research using online databases, libraries, and other sources to gather information and facts.
  4. Observation: Observing events, scenes, and situations firsthand to gather information and take notes.
  5. Phone calls: Making phone calls to sources, experts, and witnesses to gather information and quotes.
  6. Email and online communication: Sending emails and engaging in online communication with sources, experts, and witnesses to gather information and quotes.
  7. Social media monitoring: Monitoring social media platforms to gather information, track trends, and identify sources.
  8. Document analysis: Analyzing documents, reports, and other written materials to gather information and facts.
  9. FOIA requests: Submitting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to government agencies to obtain public records and information.
  10. Undercover reporting: Conducting undercover reporting by posing as a source or observer to gather information and gather evidence.
  11. Stakeouts: Conducting stakeouts to observe and gather information about a person, place, or situation.
  12. Background checks: Conducting background checks on sources, experts, and witnesses to verify their credibility and reliability.
  13. Fact-checking: Verifying the accuracy of information and facts gathered through research and interviews.
  14. Correspondence: Conducting correspondence with sources, experts, and witnesses to gather information and quotes.
  15. Audio and video recording: Recording audio and video interviews, meetings, and events to gather information and evidence.
  16. Photography: Taking photographs to gather visual evidence and illustrate news stories.
  17. Investigative reporting: Conducting in-depth investigations to gather information and evidence on complex issues and stories.
  18. Data analysis: Analyzing data and statistics to gather information and identify trends and patterns.
  19. Expert analysis: Seeking expert analysis and opinions from experts in a particular field to gather information and insights.
  20. Crowdsourcing: Gathering information and ideas from the public through online platforms and social media.

These are just some of the techniques used in news gathering. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the type of story, the resources available, and the goals of the news organization.