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Chapter 9: Investigative Quiz
Test your knowledge of the investigative chapter material!
1 / 10
Which of the following is a publicly traded company’s annual report?
Answer can be found on page 95.
Correct!
2 / 10
On which website can you find information from the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government?
Answer can be found on page 98.
Correct! This is the website of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, which provides information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. This site includes lots of information on caseloads in federal courts around the country.
3 / 10
When localizing an investigative story, you should:
Answer can be found on page 97.
Correct! Localizing an investigative business story – assuming it isn’t a piece that starts and ends in your backyard – often involves picking some broader national or even international subject and then finding a hook close to home.
4 / 10
True or false: The desire to paint things as much as possible in terms of good versus bad, rather than highlighting the moral complexities that often exist, is a mistake in investigative reporting.
Reality rarely comes in just black and white. A reporter should always seek out information that could challenge or modify the story’s basic theme. Read more on page 102.
Correct! Reality rarely comes in just black and white. A reporter should always seek out information that could challenge or modify the story’s basic theme.
5 / 10
Which group regularly updates the “Investigative Reporter’s Handbook”?
Answer can be found on page 101.
Correct! This guide is a gold mine of tips and tricks of the trade. Find the latest edition on the IRE website.
6 / 10
Which of the following has free resources for journalists that want to learn new software?
7 / 10
Which of the following websites would be useful when looking for information that has been buried in SEC filings?
Answer can be found on page 100.
Correct! All of these websites are helpful resources for journalists, but Footnoted specifically tracks SEC filings and highlights buried nuggets of corporate news.
8 / 10
What would a journalist use the software QGIS for?
9 / 10
Which of the following is a publicly traded company’s quarterly report?
10 / 10
On which organization’s website can you find the EDGAR database?
Answer can be found on page 99.
Correct! In addition to containing the EDGAR database, the main webpage for the SEC contains lots of information on securities, laws, and regulations as well as enforcement cases brought by the agency.
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