Media Watch

Come out swinging: Following through can drive change

In some ways investigative journalism is like a good tennis swing. A good swing requires follow through to make sure that the ball achieves the desired momentum.

Investigative journalism also requires follow through. Researching, writing and publishing the story are but one part of the job. But making the effort to follow the story through to its conclusion and allowing the story to build momentum can drive change.

The Times showed off its investigative journalism swing by publishing an up date on the forced HIV testing story which broke (for the second time) two weeks ago. And while the piece is small, it’s potential to help settle the issue should not be underestimated.