Citizen Science & Science Capital: A Tool for Practitioners

January 1st, 2015 | RESEARCH

These materials are aimed at practitioners of citizen science who are considering ways to enhance participation and learning in citizen science projects. This emerging work is a collaborative effort among several institutions seeking to integrate elements of science capital and learning research into the practice of citizen science.

Document

Citizen_Science_and_Science_Capital_A_Tool_for_Practitioners.pdf

Team Members

Richard Edwards, Author, University of Stirling
Tina Phillips, Author, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Rick Bonney, Author, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Katherine Mathieson, Author, British Science Association

Funders

Funding Source: Wellcome Trust
Funding Program: SL+

Related URLs

Enhancing Informal Learning Through Citizen Science

Tags

Audience: Educators | Teachers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
Resource Type: Reference Materials | Report
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Public Programs