dc.contributor.author | Golumbic, Yaela N. | |
dc.contributor.author | Oesterheld, Marius | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-02T17:58:21Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-01-02T17:58:21Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.citation | 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.2023.1228480 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2411 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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 expected outcomes were frequently
addressed, practical matters and aspects related to volunteer and community
management were much less well-represented.
Discussion: This study contributes to a deeper understanding of citizen science
communication methods and provides valuable insights and recommendations
for enhancing the effectiveness and impact of citizen science. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | * |
dc.subject.other | Participatory research | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Science communication | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Science and society | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Open science | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Public engagement with science | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Popular science writing | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Citizen Science | en_US |
dc.title | From goals to engagement— evaluating citizen science project descriptions as science communication texts. | en_US |
dc.type | Journal Contribution | en_US |
dc.description.refereed | Refereed | en_US |
dc.format.pagerange | 13pp. | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1228480 | |
dc.subject.parameterDiscipline | Administration and dimensions | en_US |
dc.subject.parameterDiscipline | Cross-discipline | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.title | Frontiers in Environmental Science | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.volume | 11 | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.issue | 1228480 | en_US |
dc.description.sdg | 14.a | en_US |
dc.description.maturitylevel | Mature | en_US |
dc.description.adoption | Validated (tested by third parties) | en_US |
dc.description.adoption | Organisational | en_US |
dc.description.methodologyType | Reports with methodological relevance | en_US |
obps.contact.contactname | Yaela N. Golumbic | |
obps.contact.contactemail | yaelago@tauex.tau.ac.il | |
obps.resourceurl.publisher | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1228480/full | |