Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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This is a quick primer on journalism and game journalism as part of a mentorship program I am conducting. Citations and reading suggestions below.

Source and reading material:

The revised and updated Elements of Journalism: amazon.com/gp/product/0804136785/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0307346706&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Z8A7ERR297GW7JDST33

Online Journalism Ethics: amazon.com/Online-Journalism-Ethics-Traditions-Transitions/dp/0765615746/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1410468331&sr=1-1&keywords=online+journalism+ethics

The Ethical Journalist: amazon.com/Ethical-Journalist-Responsible-Decisions-Pursuit/dp/1405183942/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1410468375&sr=1-1&keywords=the+ethical+journalist

Video games and newsroom management: subcathoin.com/on-journalism/video-game-journalism-and-newsroom-management

Blackballing: On the relationship between journalists and game makers: subcathoin.com/on-journalism/blackballing-on-the-relationship-between-journalists-and-game-makers

On gaming, ethics and journalism: subcathoin.com/on-gaming-ethics-and-journalism

The journalism mentorship: subcathoin.com/category/mentorship