Reporting based on a __________ source cannot be considered investigative.

Journalists collect information or investigate happenings and then craft stories based on their findings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a reporter as an individual who informs the public about regional and international events. Journalists vs reporters: Reporters are considered a subset of journalists.  Reporters who craft stories supported by their own research may be considered journalists. However, not every reporter is a journalist.  There are different types of reporting such as objective, interpretative, investigative and crime reporting. The three main methods of... Show more

Journalists collect information or investigate happenings and then craft stories based on their findings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a reporter as an individual who informs the public about regional and international events.

Journalists vs reporters: Reporters are considered a subset of journalists. 

Reporters who craft stories supported by their own research may be considered journalists. However, not every reporter is a journalist. 

There are different types of reporting such as objective, interpretative, investigative and crime reporting.
The three main methods of reporting are: (1) Written Reporting, (2) Graphic Reporting, and (3) Oral Reporting.

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