A Framework for Classifying Participant Motivation that Considers the Typology of Citizen Science Projects

Online citizen science projects : an exploration of motivation, contribution and participation

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Conceptual Frameworks for Building Online Citizen Science Projects

In recent years, citizen science has grown in popularity due to a number of reasons, including the emphasis on informal learning and creativity potential associated with these initiatives. Citizen science projects address research questions from various domains, ranging from Ecology to Astronomy. Due to the advancement of communication technologies, which makes outreach and engagement of wider ...

The Use of Online Citizen-Science Projects to Provide Experiential Learning Opportunities for Nonmajor Science Students.

A Framework for Inclusion and Diversity in Environmental Citizen Science

Volume 17, Number 1 184 we really know about these organisms, and the difficulties in establishing terrariums with mating pairs. I really appreciate that she includes her e-mail correspondence with experts because it demonstrates the dynamic between scientists and the citizens aiding them in their pursuit of knowledge. She does a good job of painting the picture of a novice starting an adventur...

Conservation Education The Neighborhood Nestwatch Program: Participant Outcomes of a Citizen-Science Ecological Research Project

Formal education is not enough to ensure scientific literacy in a w^orld where ideas and technology are changing rapidly (Hacker & Harris 1992). Projects that invite citizens to be involved in ecological research in their ow^n backyards or neighborhoods may provide rich opportunities for community members of all ages to improve their science literacy (TrumbuU et al. 2000; Brewer 2002&) and thei...