Online citizen science: A systematic review of effects on learning and scientific literacy
M Aristeidou, C Herodotou - Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 2020 - oro.open.ac.uk
Participation in online citizen science is increasingly popular, yet studies that examine the
impact on participants' learning are limited. The aims of this paper are to identify the learning …
impact on participants' learning are limited. The aims of this paper are to identify the learning …
[HTML][HTML] A review of Citizen Science within the Earth Sciences: potential benefits and obstacles
KA Lee, JR Lee, P Bell - Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, 2020 - Elsevier
The field of citizen science is a rapidly evolving type of scientific research focussing on the
collaboration of motivated volunteers (citizen scientists) with professional scientists to …
collaboration of motivated volunteers (citizen scientists) with professional scientists to …
Engagement in science through citizen science: Moving beyond data collection
To date, most studies of citizen science engagement focus on quantifiable measures related
to the contribution of data or other output measures. Few studies have attempted to …
to the contribution of data or other output measures. Few studies have attempted to …
[HTML][HTML] A framework for articulating and measuring individual learning outcomes from participation in citizen science
Résumé Since first being introduced in the mid 1990s, the term “citizen science”—the
intentional engagement of the public in scientific research—has seen phenomenal growth …
intentional engagement of the public in scientific research—has seen phenomenal growth …
Public participation in scientific research: a framework for deliberate design
Members of the public participate in scientific research in many different contexts, stemming
from traditions as varied as participatory action research and citizen science. Particularly in …
from traditions as varied as participatory action research and citizen science. Particularly in …
[HTML][HTML] An investigation of player motivations in Eyewire, a gamified citizen science project
Sustained engagement of participants is essential for the success of a citizen science
project. However, the motivations of why people engage with such activities can be …
project. However, the motivations of why people engage with such activities can be …
Defining and measuring success in online citizen science: A case study of Zooniverse projects
Although current literature highlights a wide variety of potential citizen science project
outcomes, no prior studies have systematically assessed performance against a …
outcomes, no prior studies have systematically assessed performance against a …
Dusting for science: motivation and participation of digital citizen science volunteers
Digital citizen science offers a low-cost way to strengthen the scientific infrastructure, and
engage members of the public in science. It is based on two pillars:(1) a technological pillar …
engage members of the public in science. It is based on two pillars:(1) a technological pillar …
Changes in participants' scientific attitudes and epistemological beliefs during an astronomical citizen science project
Citizen science projects provide non‐scientists with opportunities to take part in scientific
research. While their contribution to scientific data collection has been well documented …
research. While their contribution to scientific data collection has been well documented …
From tagging to theorizing: deepening engagement with cultural heritage through crowdsourcing
M Ridge - Curator: The Museum Journal, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Crowdsourcing, or “obtaining information or services by soliciting input from a large number
of people,” is becoming known for the impressive productivity of projects that ask the public …
of people,” is becoming known for the impressive productivity of projects that ask the public …