Use the NewsELA article “Dream Jobs: Investigative Reporter” from lesson 2.01 to answer these questions. You may refer back to the article if needed. Which of these is most likely the central idea of the article? Question 1 options: Investigative journalism can be rewarding, but also dangerous and upsetting. Don't become an investigative journalist because it's too hard. Investigative journalism is an easy and fun career. It's important to not have kids if you do a hard job.

The central idea of the NewsELA article “Dream Jobs: Investigative Reporter” is that investigative journalism can be rewarding, but also dangerous and upsetting1. Investigative journalists like Susie Neilson dig deep to uncover true stories behind the actions of people, companies, and sometimes even the government. They write about problems in the world, focusing on groups that might be doing something wrong or harmful. To find out the truth, they interview people, research, and read documents, then share what they’ve learned with the public1. While it’s a challenging job, it can lead to real, substantive change and make life better for people1. So, despite the risks, investigative journalism remains a vital and impactful career choice.