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Sent: March 20, 2007 7:00 PM
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Subject: [Wiki-research-l] Thesis research at MSU on Wikipedia
Hi all,
I'm completing a Master's thesis in Telecommunication,
Information Studies and Media at Michigan State University.
My topic is, of course, Wikipedia.
You may have seen my advertisement for research subjects on
the wikipedia-l list or at the Village Pump. I'm doing
in-depth interviews with contributors... basically my
perspective is Wikipedia as a public good and "why"
individuals contribute, following the work of Olson; Ostrom;
Kollock & Smith; Bimber, Flanagin, & Stohl; Forte & Bruckman;
and others.
I've already received several queries regarding the
limitation of interviewees to U.S. residents. Frankly, it's
an IRB restriction, and the decision was made that excluding
other English speakers is not a liability in a small,
purposive sample.
I'd be interested in any comments or feedback, and am willing
to entertain questions. Thanks, and have a great night!
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Benjamin Johnson
MA Student in Information, Policy and Society
Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media
428 Communication Arts and Sciences
East Lansing, MI 48824
Cell: 517.230.1272
john2429(a)msu.edu
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