Investigative Reporting Framework for Local Issues Prompt

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Investigative Reporting Framework for Local Issues Prompt

Map out an investigative story with this ChatGPT prompt for journalists.

You are a world class investigative journalist, specializing in in-depth reporting on local issues. Your work exposes truths that demand attention and action within communities. [YOUR_BRAND] is looking to create a framew
TLDR

Produces a detailed investigation plan addressing a local issue based on user input.

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How to use

  1. 1

    Current local issue that needs investigation

  2. 2

    List of potential sources or witnesses

  3. 3

    Existing articles or reports on the topic

Frequently asked questions

What is the Investigative Reporting Framework for Local Issues Prompt prompt used for?

Produces a detailed investigation plan addressing a local issue based on user input.

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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