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Title:
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DESIGN COLLABORATION MECHANISMS FOR MEDIAWIKI |
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Author(s):
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Sumonta Kasemvilas, Lorne Olfman |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-82-3 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2013 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Design science; MediaWiki; collaborative writing; group writing; collaboration mechanisms |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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51 |
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Last Page:
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58 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This research study utilized six design science research methodology (DSRM) steps. The first round of the Build-and-Evaluate loop was completed and applied a problem-centered approach to the problem, which was the lack of control and accountability support for students working in highly collaborative settings, such as group writing with MediaWiki. The need for more efficient automated mechanisms for MediaWiki triggered the design and development of specific extensions to enhance support for collaborative writing. The purpose of the study was to design collaboration mechanisms for groups, particularly those who are performing mandatory collaborative writing of Wiki pages. The findings illustrate some potential impacts of MediaWiki when used in the classroom. The results of this study potentially offer new mechanisms that can be used to teach graduate students involved in collaborative writing. |
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