This course provides hands-on training on advanced tools and techniques of investigative journalism and impart knowledge of how to ‘go deep’ on a story. It examines the critical role investigative journalism plays in a democratic society. Students will be introduced to the history of investigative journalism and its practices around the world. They will develop a mindset of investigative reporting, learn how to identify potential investigative topics, work with documents and data, interview wide range of sources, and write stories appropriate for multiple journalism platforms in a fair and ethical manner. They will also learn how to use relevant laws such as Right to Information Act in their investigation process, and Whistleblowers' Protection Act to protect their sources. The emphasis will be on fieldwork, combining human sources with first-hand, document-based reporting. By the end of the semester, they will be required to produce at least two multimedia investigative stories of publishable quality. Reporting topics will include (but not limited to) economic and financial issues, agriculture, and environmental reporting.