Investigative Research

Discover how searches, sources, statistics, and interview subjects can be a treasure trove of valuable material. During his 35-year career, TV & Radio journalist and BCIT graduate, Mike Killeen interviewed hundreds of people. Join him to learn strategies for interviewing that apply to a broad range of areas. Whether it's in-person, by email, on the phone or with a microphone or camera, students will learn how to get the most from interview subjects, guests and experts and apply that to their field of interest. Guest speakers include Canada's top interviewers.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Discover how searches, sources, statistics, and interview subjects can be a treasure trove of valuable material. Whether it's in business, journalism, education, or many other fields – it's critical to have reliable sources and contacts. But how do you find them, and more importantly keep them? Join former broadcast journalist and BCIT graduate Mike Killeen to discover how to develop contacts and sources and use their information in your field of interest. Guest speakers include BC's top investigators.​
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in XBST 1001

Discover how searches, sources, statistics, and interview subjects can be a treasure trove of valuable material. Most of us tell stories everyday. At home, work, school and at social events. But sometimes, our stories are told in a more formal setting and often they require research and preparation. During his 35-year career, TV & Radio journalist Mike Killeen told a lot of stories. Join him and learn how to develop and analyze research methods and use that information for presentations, news stories, podcasts, research papers or a thesis. Guest speakers include BC's top investigative journalists.​
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in XBST 1002