From goals to engagement— evaluating citizen science project descriptions as science communication texts.
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2023Author
Golumbic, Yaela N.
Oesterheld, Marius
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Introduction: Attracting and recruiting volunteers is a key aspect of managing a
citizen science initiative. Science communication plays a central role in this
process. In this context, project descriptions are of particular importance, as
they are very often, the first point of contact between a project and prospective
participants. As such, they need to be reader-friendly, accessible, spark interest,
contain practical information, and motivate readers to join the project.
Methods: This study examines citizen science project descriptions as science
communication texts. We conducted a thorough review and analysis of a random
sample of 120 English-language project descriptions to investigate the quality and
comprehensiveness of citizen science project descriptions and the extent to
which they contain information relevant to prospect participants.
Results: Our findings reveal information deficiencies and challenges relating to
clarity and accessibility. While goals and expect.....
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Frontiers in Environmental ScienceVolume
11Issue
1228480Page Range
13pp.Document Language
enSustainable Development Goals (SDG)
14.aMaturity Level
MatureDOI Original
https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1228480Citation
Golumbic, Y.N.and Oesterheld, M. (2023) From goals to engagement—evaluating citizen science project descriptions as science communication texts. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11:1228480, 13pp. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1228480Collections
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