USURIOUS Dictionary entry overview: What does usurious mean? â¢ USURIOUS (adjective) The adjective USURIOUS has 1 sense: 1. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation Familiarity information: USURIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
(August 2008). Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing a report.
President Theodore Roosevelt popularized the term âmuckrakerâ during a 1906 speech when he suggested investigative reporting was âindispensable to the well being of society, but only they know when to stop raking the muck.â. Investigative reporters proudly adopted the label.