Wikipedia is now widely regarded as a mature project and is consulted by a large fraction of internet users, including academics and other experts. However, many of them are still reluctant to contribute to it. The aim of this survey is to understand why scientists, academics and other experts do (or do not) contribute to an open collaborative project such as Wikipedia, and whether individual motivation aligns with shared perceptions of Wikipedia within expert communities. We hope this may help us identify ways around barriers to expert participation.
The survey is anonymous and should take about 20 min to complete. It consists of a short introduction, followed by two main sections in which we contrast shared perceptions and personal motivation, and a final section where you can tell us more about yourself. At the end of the survey, you will find a link to follow the results and the ensuing conversation. About
This survey is an initiative of the Wikimedia Research Committee and is run by Dario Taraborelli, Daniel Mietchen and Panagiota Alevizou. Contact
For further information on this survey, you can contact us via expert_barriers@nitens.org.