Awarding the self in Wikipedia: identity work and the disclosure of knowledge

Ashton, D (2011) 'Awarding the self in Wikipedia: identity work and the disclosure of knowledge.' First Monday, 16 (1). ISSN 1396-0466

Abstract

The ‘behind-the-scenes’ discussion and edit pages of Wikipedia reveal a complex layering of debates and discussion between editors. Focusing on how Wikipedia ‘service awards’ can identify and distinguish editors, this paper explores the disclosure of knowledge as it is intimately bound up with identity work. Examining contributions/edits to Wikipedia as disclosures highlights processes of identity management and work.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Bath School of Art, Film and Media
Identification Number:	10.5210%2Ffm.v16i1.3156
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2014 11:58
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2022 14:41
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/1839

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