Investigative Reporting Checklist for Journalists Prompt
Create a thorough investigation plan using this Gemini prompt for investigative teams.
EditorialInvestigative Reporting Checklist for Journalists Prompt
Create a thorough investigation plan using this Gemini prompt for investigative teams.
You are a world class investigative journalist, specializing in uncovering hidden truths. Your mission is to bring accountability and transparency to important issues. [YOUR_BRAND] needs to design a thorough checklist to
Generates a detailed checklist for conducting comprehensive investigative reporting.
Generates a detailed checklist for conducting comprehensive investigative reporting.
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The topic of investigation
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Key stakeholders or sources related to the case
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Relevant documents or data already collected
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What is the Investigative Reporting Checklist for Journalists Prompt prompt used for?
Generates a detailed checklist for conducting comprehensive investigative reporting.
How do I get the best results from this investigative reporting prompt?
Paste the prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, fill in every bracketed placeholder with your specific information, then submit. The more detail you add to each placeholder, the more targeted the output. You can continue in the same conversation to refine tone, length, or focus without restarting from scratch.
Does this prompt work with Claude?
Yes. This prompt is optimized for Claude and also works well with ChatGPT and Perplexity. The structured format with a defined role and numbered steps produces consistent results across all major instruction-following models, so you can use whichever tool you prefer.
How do I access this editorial prompt?
This investigative reporting prompt is available through TopFreePrompts with a Lucy+ licence. You can get access with a one-time Lucy+ purchase for $109, or a $15/month plan you can cancel anytime. Both options give access to the full library of 1,000,000+ prompts across all categories.
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