Hello (and please pardon the crossposting),
I am a Ph.D. researcher at the Digital Enterprise Research Institute in Galway,
Ireland. My Ph.D. topic is online discussions, specifically the reasoning and
arguments people use. I am currently studying Articles for Deletion in English
Wikipedia, to understand how article deletion decisions are made.
I am working on a prototype argument assistant to help newcomers understand
what kinds of arguments make sense, much in the way that the Article Wizard
provides guidance for creating an article. From reading discussions, I am
learning what kinds of arguments people use in AfD, especially to see what
comments advance the discussion. Next I need to get some perspectives from
editors!
I'm looking for Wikipedians to interview about the deletion process. I envision
a 30 minute skype or phone conversation. I'm interested in learning about what
works well in AfD discussions, any frustrations you have with it, and why you
generally do or don't !vote in AfD.
I hope to talk with Wikipedians with a wide variety of experience editing (from
newcomers to EN-WP, to regular EN-WP editors, to admins, especially admins who
close discussions), with people who spend little time commenting in deletion
discussions, as well as those who do.
Would you be willing to talk with me? Let me know the best times for you; you
can reach me at jschnei...@pobox.com or with the info below.
-Jodi Schneider
WP:Jodi.a.schneider
skype:jodi.a.schneider
http://jodischneider.com/jodi.html
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