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Plan of action and jump in. The only way you get better and more confident is by doing those things, even if you aren’t 100% sure how it’ll all go. Congrats on the assignment. Do your best and learn from the rest.
Don't overthink it. They wouldn't have given you the assignment if they didn't think you were ready. Trust your gut and jump in! I bet you'll do awesome.
Just do it, as they say. Thinking about it and worrying about it can be the worst thing. Jump in and get that first edit out and you'll feel much better
Start small—outline your questions, verify your sources early, and build step by step. No one nails investigations overnight. The best reporters admit what they don’t know and chase the gaps.
If you’re scared, you’re probably not ready. Investigative work isn’t “learn on the job,” it’s high-stakes. Jumping in without experience risks mistakes that could cost people reputations or worse. Better to shadow first.