investigative journalism

US /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
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journalisme d'investigation

a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing

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The newspaper won an award for its investigative journalism on local government corruption.
Le journal a remporté un prix pour son journalisme d'investigation sur la corruption du gouvernement local.
Good investigative journalism often leads to significant social change.
Un bon journalisme d'investigation conduit souvent à des changements sociaux significatifs.