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Becoming Wikipedian: Transformation of Participation in a Collaborative Online EncyclopediaTraditional activities change in surprising ways when computer-mediated communication becomes a component of the activity system. In this descriptive study, we leverage two perspectives on social activity to understand the experiences of individuals who became active collaborators in Wikipedia, a prolific, cooperatively-authored online encyclopedia. Legitimate peripheral participation provides a lens for understanding participation in a community as an adaptable process that evolves over time. We use ideas from activity theory as a framework to describe our results. Finally, we describe how activity on the Wikipedia stands in striking contrast to traditional publishing and suggests a new paradigm for collaborative systems. AuthorsSusan L. Bryant, Andrea Forte , Amy Bruckman CitationBryant, Susan, Andrea Forte and Amy Bruckman (2005). "Becoming Wikipedian: Transformation of Participation in a Collaborative Online Encyclopedia." Proceedings of GROUP: International Conference on Supporting Group Work, Sanibel Island, FL. pp 1-10. (26% acceptance rate). Download |
