Investigative Reporter’s Handbook: A Guide to Documents, Databases, and Techniques by Brant Houston, Mark Horvit, Investigative Reporters & Eds.

Build the fundamental investigative writing and reporting skills you need to investigate anything and anyone. The text’s easy-to-use handbook style allows readers to quickly access any information–everything from how to build quality reporting skills and collaborate on investigations to tips for researching a variety of beats. This is the text on investigative reporting, infused with illustrative quotes and instructive examples from highly-respected journalists around the world.