The purpose of this study is to examine how uncivil online interpersonal discussion may contribute to polarization of perceptions about an issue.
Contents contributed and discussions participated by Mark Fisher
Information on U-M Admissions Lawsuits - 0 views
Essays in Philosophy | Vol 15 | Iss 1 - 2 views
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This is a 2014 volume of essays on the current status of Public Philosophy. A lot of interesting stuff here.
Publishing | Consultancy Services - 1 views
THA Consulting - 0 views
http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1302/1302.5177.pdf - 5 views
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Online Deliberation Design: Choices, Criteria, and Evidence
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Here is something to consider: Other things being equal, however, the available research supports the idea that people both prefer and are more productive when they are speaking rather than writing, probably because speech is less cognitively demanding than writing,70 but that people who are high in literacy prefer and absorb more information per unit time when they are reading text rather than listening to speech.71 This suggests a role for the developing technology of automatic speech recognition (ASR). If software can efficiently translate spoken words into text, then the users of an online system may be able to interact more optimally.
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And: One formulation of media richness theory is the following: When equivocality is high, individuals are likely to have different interpretations of problems and may disagree as to what information is needed to shape a solution. These conditions require that individuals must first create a shared sense of the situation and then, through negotiation and feedback, formulate a common response. Daft and his colleagues argue that this requires a rich communication medium, one that, in our terminology, provides interactivity and expressiveness. A medium that provides interactivity permits communication partners to exchange information rapidly, adjusting their messages in response to signals of understanding or misunderstanding, questions, or interruptions [citation omitted]. A medium that permits expressiveness allows individuals to convey not only the content of their ideas but also intensity and subtleties of meaning through intonation, facial expression, or gestures. According to the contingency hypothesis, when task equivocality is high, media richness is essential to effective communication. 74 Media richness theorists distinguish between "rich" and "lean" media, but this is usefully refined into the interactivity and expressiveness dimensions defined above.
CDD Deliberation Guidelines - 2 views
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Read for Wed. 1/22
The "Nasty Effect:" Online Incivility and Risk Perceptions of Emerging Technologies - A... - 2 views
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Uncivil discourse is a growing concern in American rhetoric, and this trend has expanded beyond traditional media to online sources, such as audience comments. Using an experiment given to a sample representative of the U.S. population, we examine the effects online incivility on perceptions toward a particular issue—namely, an emerging technology, nanotechnology. We found that exposure to uncivil blog comments can polarize risk perceptions of nanotechnology along the lines of religiosity and issue support.
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Skim for Wed. 1/22--pdf accessible from site.
An Online Environment for Democratic Deliberation - 4 views
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Maybe glance at Table of Contents for Wed. 1/22 to think about further readings.
Brokering Community-University Engagement - Springer - 1 views
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Abstract Although substantial areas of agreement exist regarding the characteristics of effective community–university partnerships for research, there is little empirical research on the relationship between the characteristics of such partnerships and their outcomes. In this study, we explored the relationship between partnership characteristics and partnership outcomes. Analyses of the relationships between partnership dynamics and perceived benefits show that (1) effective partnership management is associated with increased research on a community issue, problem, or need; (2) co-creation of knowledge is associated with improved service outcomes for clients; and (3) shared power and resources are negatively associated with increased funding for community partners’ organizations. Our findings suggest that effective partnership management and opportunities for the co-creation of knowledge are practices that are worthy of deliberate cultivation within community–university partnerships for research.
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Public Scholarship: An Academic Definition - Engaged Public Scholarship - 1 views
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My conception of public scholarship is rooted in critical and culturally responsive pedagogy, which is embodied in my manuscript on “Hip-Hop Epistemology and Culturally Responsive Science Teaching”. I want to engage publics in critical thinking and the active critique of what is popular and what is powerful.
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Maurice E. Dolberry Conception of Public Scholarship
Mission, Values, and Principles | Student Affairs - 1 views
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Staff Values People and Community: We value and respect each person, both as an individual and as an integral part of this and other communities. Excellence and Responsibility: We hold ourselves to high standards of quality, responsibility, and accountability in our work. Collaboration: As an ensemble, we value mutuality, group process, shared decision-making and open communication. Diversity: We believe in the importance and complexity of honoring and learning from diversity. Honesty and Integrity: We aim to be straightforward and sincere in our communications and interactions with others. Learning: We hope to nurture individual and organizational growth that is rooted in experience, intentional reflection and multiple ways of knowing. Commitment to a Shared Vision: We derive continual inspiration from our mission and sense of common purpose. Celebration: We take time to acknowledge and appreciate one another and our accomplishments. Creativity: The dynamic context of our work requires a commitment to thoughtful exploration and a willingness to take risks. Advancement of Social Equity: Social justice and civic values are core values for each of us, as well as at the heart of our mission as a center.
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Values informing Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford
Mark Fisher