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Wikipedia and academic peer review: Wikipedia as a recognised medium for scholarly publication?
- Source :
- Online Information Review; Feb2008, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p73-88, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to engage in a thought experiment, exploring the use of Wikipedia or similar content-malleable systems for the review and dissemination of academic knowledge. Design/methodology/approach - By looking at other sources, the paper considers the current state of the academic peer-review process, discusses Wikipedia and reflects on dynamic content creation and management applications currently in use in academia. Findings - The traditional peer review process must be updated to match the rapid creation and diffusion of knowledge that characterises the 21st century. The Wikipedia concept is a potential model for more rapid and reliable dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The implications of such a concept would have a dramatic effect on the academic community. Originality/value - This paper promotes a radical idea for changing the methods by which academic knowledge is both constructed and disseminated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14684527
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Online Information Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31398738
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520810865994