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| − | '''Exploring the Cautionary Attitude Toward Wikipedia in Higher Education: Implications for Higher Education Institutions''' - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2013, written by Gemma Bayliss. | + | '''Exploring the Cautionary Attitude Toward Wikipedia in Higher Education: Implications for Higher Education Institutions''' - scientific work related to [[Wikipedia quality]] published in 2013, written by [[Gemma Bayliss]]. |
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| − | This article presents the research findings of a small-scale study which aimed to explore the cautionary attitude toward the use of Wikipedia in the process of learning. A qualitative case study approach was taken, using literature review, institutional documentation, and semi-structured interviews with five members of academic teaching staff from a UK Business School. Analysis found the reasons for the cautionary attitude were due to a lack of understanding of Wikipedia, a negative attitude toward collaborative knowledge produced outside academia, and the perceived detrimental effects of the use of Web 2.0 applications not included in the university suite. | + | This article presents the research findings of a small-scale study which aimed to explore the cautionary attitude toward the use of [[Wikipedia]] in the process of learning. A qualitative case study approach was taken, using literature review, institutional documentation, and semi-structured interviews with five members of academic teaching staff from a UK Business School. Analysis found the reasons for the cautionary attitude were due to a lack of understanding of Wikipedia, a negative attitude toward collaborative knowledge produced outside academia, and the perceived detrimental effects of the use of Web 2.0 applications not included in the university suite. |
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Exploring the Cautionary Attitude Toward Wikipedia in Higher Education: Implications for Higher Education Institutions - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2013, written by Gemma Bayliss.
Overview
This article presents the research findings of a small-scale study which aimed to explore the cautionary attitude toward the use of Wikipedia in the process of learning. A qualitative case study approach was taken, using literature review, institutional documentation, and semi-structured interviews with five members of academic teaching staff from a UK Business School. Analysis found the reasons for the cautionary attitude were due to a lack of understanding of Wikipedia, a negative attitude toward collaborative knowledge produced outside academia, and the perceived detrimental effects of the use of Web 2.0 applications not included in the university suite.
