You may not have the staff, the resources or the time to do blockbuster investigative projects, but with a investigator's mindset and a little guidance, you can offer your readers more than a good community bulletin board. You can help them weigh what they see and hear.The mindset begins with a willingness to ask the tough questions, and it's rooted in the assumption that if you don't ask them, nobody will. Most important, it's driven by a compulsion to verify the answers.
But where to look? That's where all of us could use a little help. Check out the links on the left for starters. Links on the right can lead you to expert advice and support.
