TTLV: Organizing video production for investigative reporting on the online newspaper Dan Viet in 2023–2024

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: NGUYEN THI MINH NGUYET

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: February 27, 1993 Place of birth: Phu Tho

4. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

5. Changes in the training process: None

6. Thesis title: Organizing video production in investigative reporting on the online newspaper Dan Viet in 2023–2024

7. Major: Journalism Code: 8320101.01

8. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung

9. Summary of the thesis results:

Through studying the content of the three chapters, the author of this thesis has successively addressed the tasks set forth, specifically:

First, through the study of Chapter 1, it can be seen that the concept, role, evaluation criteria, and related factors concerning content organization in investigative journalism on online newspapers are closely intertwined and complement each other, forming a unified whole that reflects the creative nature and professional responsibility of journalists in the digital age.

Surveys indicate that the organization of video content in investigative reporting on Dan Viet online newspaper has developed into a relatively professional process, clearly reflecting the development direction of a modern newsroom keeping pace with the trend of multimedia journalism. A prominent advantage is that Dan Viet has successfully combined discipline in content organization with creativity in presentation. Each investigative report is built with a tight structure, with investment in images, sound, graphics, and commentary, helping viewers not only receive information but also feel the atmosphere, context, and depth of the truth. However, alongside these clear advantages, Dan Viet's organization of video content in investigative reporting still has some limitations.

In the coming period, the key solution that Dan Viet needs to implement is to innovate the process of organizing and reviewing video content in a flexible and streamlined manner, combined with other solutions such as developing a specialized workforce, investing financial resources, strengthening coordination between departments, and expanding the content dissemination strategy. When these solutions are implemented synchronously, Dan Viet will not only maintain its position as one of the leading investigative journalism agencies but also become a model for the trend of organizing multimedia journalistic content that is both modern and humane, meeting the spirit of innovation in the digital media age.

10. Practical applications:

The research findings of this thesis can be applied to the organization of investigative video reporting at online newsrooms in Vietnam, especially those undergoing digital transformation. The proposed processes, personnel, skills, and technologies can serve as a reference for improving the quality of investigative reports, optimizing communication effectiveness, and increasing the reach of information across multimedia platforms.

11. Future research directions:

Based on the results of this thesis, further research could be conducted to compare the organizational models of investigative reporting between central and local media agencies, or to delve deeper into the application of artificial intelligence in the production process of investigative video journalism. Additionally, further investigation into the public's reception of multi-platform investigative products could be undertaken to more comprehensively assess the social impact of this type of work.

12. Published works related to the project:

The article "Organizing Video Production in Investigative Reporting on the Dan Viet Online Newspaper - Current Situation and Some Solutions to Improve Quality" was published in the online journal of Political Theory and Communication, Academy of Journalism and Communication.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: NGUYEN THI MINH NGUYET

2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: February 27, 1993 Place of birth: Phu Tho

4. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV Dated: December 29, 2023

5. Changes in academic process:

6. Official thesis title: Organization of Video Production for Investigative Reports on Dan Viet E-Newspaper in 2023–2024

7. Major: Journalism Code: 8320101.01

8. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung

9. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Through the study of three main chapters, the author has successfully fulfilled the research objectives and tasks set forth in the thesis.

First, the analysis in Chapter 1 shows that the concepts, roles, evaluation criteria, and relevant factors in organizing content for investigative video reports on online newspapers are closely interconnected and complementary, forming a coherent framework that reflects both the creativity and professional responsibility of journalists in the digital era.

The empirical survey reveals that the organization of video content in investigative reports on Dan Viet E-Newspaper has established a relatively professional process that clearly reflects the development orientation of a modern newsroom adapted to the trend of multimedia journalism. One of its notable strengths is Dan Viet's ability to combine discipline in content organization with creativity in expression. Each investigative report follows a well-structured narrative and demonstrates investment in visual elements, sound, graphics, and commentary, allowing viewers not only to receive information but also to perceive the atmosphere, context, and depth of reality. However, alongside these evident strengths, certain limitations in content organization remain to be addressed.
In the coming time, the key solution for Dan Viet is to innovate its organizational and editorial review process for video content toward flexibility and streamlining, together with other measures such as developing specialized human resources, investing in financial capacity, enhancing interdepartmental coordination, and expanding content dissemination strategies. Once these solutions are implemented synchronously, Dan Viet will not only maintain its position as one of the leading investigative journalism agencies but also become a model of multimedia journalism organization that is both modern and humanistic truly, embodying the spirit of innovation in the digital communication era.

10. Practical applicability:

The findings of this thesis can be applied to the organization and production of investigative video reports in Vietnamese online newsrooms, particularly those undergoing digital transformation. The proposed solutions regarding production workflows, personnel, professional skills, and technological applications can serve as useful references for improving the quality of investigative journalism products, optimizing communication effectiveness, and enhancing the social impact of information across multimedia platforms.

11. Further research directions:

Based on the results of this study, future research could expand in several directions, such as comparing models of investigative video production between central and local press agencies or exploring the application of artificial intelligence in the production process of investigative journalism videos. Additionally, further studies could examine audience reception and engagement with multi-platform investigative content to provide a more comprehensive assessment of the social impact of this journalistic form.

12. Thesis-related publications:

Article titled “Organization of Video Production for Investigative Reports on Dan Viet E-Newspaper – Current Situation and Some Solutions to Improve Quality”, published in the Journal of Political Theory and Communication, Academy of Journalism and Communication.

13. Thesis-related publications: None