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(Un)theorizing citizen science: Investigation of theories applied to citizen science studies

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This article provides an analysis of theories and methodologies that have been applied in citizen science research. This study suggests a significant contribution of citizen science to various disciplines as well as overall science education, literacy, and development. A solid theoretical grounding of citizen science research, coupled with application of pertinent emergent theories to various processes associated with scientific inquiry and discovery, suggests the disciplinary traits and unique contributions. This study proposes that the current pace of citizen science research, empowered by ordinary citizens as well as technological affordances, provides solid evidence to warrant further development of citizen science as a unique discipline that can strengthen and democratize scientific inquiry.

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  • Lala Hajibayova, 2020. "(Un)theorizing citizen science: Investigation of theories applied to citizen science studies," Journal of the Association for Information Science & Technology, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 71(8), pages 916-926, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jinfst:v:71:y:2020:i:8:p:916-926
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.24308
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