Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein used this basic form of reporting when they covered the Watergate scandal.

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Woodward and Bernstein's reporting on Watergate was investigative journalism, which involves in-depth and often secretive research and reporting to uncover information that has been deliberately hidden or obscured. They used a variety of sources and techniques to uncover the scandal and the trail of corruption leading to the highest levels of government.

Washington Post Reporters Woodward and Bernstein Used This Basic Form