Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Evaluating "CAJ: The Canadian Association of Journalists," Aden Cruz

Overall Content
  • CAJ's website is designed to inform and update CAJ members. It also provides the general public with information regarding what CAJ does, as well as ways to contact CAJ. There are also general information available regarding journalism, such as ethics, guidelines, and principles.
  • It was last updated January 2010, and is quite up to date.
  • The intended audience are those in the Journalism profession as well as those with related inquiries such as public relations.

Compare With Other Resources

  • Though information in this website appears to be accurate, it is very limited compared to other websites, like Poynter and J-Source, that provide more in-depth information in topics relating to journalism.
  • Secondary sources would definitely be needed as content is limited.

Author

  • The producer of the content is the Association it self.
  • Bias is not apparent as the site simply serves to inform for the most part. However, it is also designed to get members to join.
  • Under "contact", members of their executive committee is listed. They all appear to be working editors or journalists.
  • Affiliates include CNW Group, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Marketwire and CBC Radio.

Check the Links

  • The links are mostly internal.
  • Links to affiliates.

Note: Image from CAJ Website http://www.caj.ca/

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