A teoria e a prática do jornalismo investigativo: Uma análise das reportagens premiadas da Agência Pública

The article aims to analyze the theoretical and practical knowledge involving investigative journalism, its theoretical and methodological knowledge and practice in Brazil. The discussion analyzes the four reports awarded the Public Agency in 2014, exclusively female authors. The theoretical framework is based on deontology of journalism, investigative reporting and verification methods. We picked up the Public Agency for pioneering its proposal in Brazil.