Thursday, August 2, 2012
YouTube Launches Channel on Investigative Journalism
YouTube has launched its specialized channel on investigative journalism.
It's a project managed by the U.S.-based Center for Investigative Reporting, with support from a Knight Foundation grant.
Called the I Files, it curates content from a variety of sources around the world and showcases video in an accessible format. Some of the larger contributors include the New York Times, BBC, Al-Jazeera and the Investigative News Network.
The Center promises to feature student work and independent projects, in addition to mainstream examples.
The CIR is also launching a contest that challenges journalism school students to submit investigative videos, with the best winning a $2,500 prize. The 10 best videos will be featured on the I Files. Contest deadline is Oct. 31.
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Wow! This is really great that youtube has made it more like a knowledge channel for aspiring and professional investigative journalists, and good to think that the best known broadcast media are participating.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly a very helpful tool for investigators or law makers to widen their knowledge and ideas when it comes to their chosen field. I hope youtube can also make channels when it comes to Photography.
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