From planning to motivations: citizen science comes to life

April 20th, 2016 | RESEARCH

This issue forms Part II of JCOM's collection of articles and essays exploring the field of citizen science. Here I introduce the articles in Part II, outlining how they contribute to our understanding of the ways that volunteers participate in citizen science projects, what motivates this participation and what learning arises as a result of participation.

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Emma Weitkamp, Author, University of theWest of England, Bristol

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 15
Number: 3

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Public Programs