Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation

Maria Aristeidou, Eileen Scanlon, Mike Sharples — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:00:14 +0000

Abstract: Citizen participation in online communities of scientific investigations has recently become more popular. Enhancing the engagement of citizens within these communities is a focus of attention for researchers and practitioners who want to amplify the impact on learning, science and society. This study investigates the relationship between engagement factors and behaviour patterns in an...

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Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation