Face The State is looking for aspiring journalists and assorted government watchdogs to ply their skills for the chance to win some cool cash:
From the governor’s office to the local waste water office, government must be held accountable. And why not win a cash prize while doing it?
That’s why Face The State is excited to announce its monthly Investigative Reporting Award. Here’s how it works. If you spy government misdeeds that should to be exposed, roll up your sleeves, do your homework, and write it up. You could just win our monthly $400 grand prize. There will also be cash prizes for finalists.
Your report should abide by basic journalistic principles relating to sourcing, verification, and libel. As we’ve learned, truth is stranger than fiction, so there’s no need to make stuff up.
Not a bad idea. This blogger only rarely does an original investigation. But the lure of money might persuade me to take a deeper look somewhere.
To learn more about the background for the award and ideas for success, Westword blogger Michael Roberts talks to Face The State’s Brad Jones.
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