Working EQ

1. One positive result of what I have completed so far is I have learned what a video game journalist really does and I have learned the enjoyment one can get out of it. Video game journalists generally spend most of their time either covering new games or reviewing released ones, with the right interest these can be great fun.

2. One piece of research that has really helped my understanding of my topic is the article "I can be just as capable. Let me." It helped me identify the serious and prevalent problem of sexism in video game journalism. A problem which has its roots in social norms and stereotypes.

3. What has worked for me so far in my senior project is my research. I have quickly gained a much better understanding of how video game journalism works and its problems. For example, before beginning my research I did not know about controversy involved in calling video game journalism 'journalism.' As some people do not consider it so, and this sprung much debate.

4. So far what hasn't worked is my mentorship. I have had a very hard time locating someone that will help me. In fact, a vast majority of the people I have contacted have never returned any form of message (so far only 2 have responded, 1 said he could not help, the other said he would help but then ceased all communication).

5. A. One question that comes to mind when I think of what I would like to study this year is " Is there a real method that is flexible enough to be applied to different types of game."

 B. My end goal for me and my senior project is, I would like to be able to preform my own independent video game coverage and review.

C. I would like to talk to the editor in chief of one of the bigger video game publications next ( e.g. Electronic Gaming Monthly, PC gamer, etc). This is because the editor in chief would not only have knowledge of the field itself but of others working in the field, that may be helpful for my project.