Question

which type of journalistic stories combines elements of news and feature writing, involving extensive research, numerous interviews, and a longer production timeline to uncover the truth about a specific person, subject, or event? options: op-ed stories, breaking news stories, in-depth/investigative stories, human interest stories

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Op - Ed Stories: These are opinion - based pieces, not focused on extensive research to uncover truth about a person, subject, or event.
• Breaking News Stories: These are about reporting events as they happen quickly, with little time for extensive research or a long production timeline.
• In - Depth/Investigative Stories: By definition, they combine news and feature writing, involve extensive research, numerous interviews, and a longer production timeline to uncover the truth about a specific person, subject, or event.
• Human Interest Stories: These focus on the human - angle of a story, often with a more emotional appeal, and do not have the same emphasis on extensive research to uncover truth as investigative stories.

Answer:

C. In - Depth/Investigative Stories