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The quality of the information in the Coastal Wiki is secured in 2 ways: | The quality of the information in the Coastal Wiki is secured in 2 ways: | ||
| − | # '''''Editing authorisation:''''' An authorisation is needed for introducing and editing articles in the Coastal Wiki. The Coastal Wiki Administrator can grant an editing authorisation to coastal and marine professionals with a background in science, management or policy. Articles are published under the author’s name. The author’s references are recorded in the Coastal Wiki | + | # '''''Editing authorisation:''''' An authorisation is needed for introducing and editing articles in the Coastal Wiki. The Coastal Wiki Administrator can grant an editing authorisation to coastal and marine professionals with a background in science, management or policy. Articles are published under the author’s name. The author’s references are recorded in the [http://www.coastalwiki.org/imis/imis.php?module=person Coastal Wiki Contact Database] that can be viewed by any reader. |
| − | # '''''Article review:''''' | + | # '''''Article review:''''' The content of the Coastal Wiki is supervised by the [[Coastal Wiki Editorial Board]] (CWEB). The CWEB members review articles related to their field of expertise. They may indicate their appreciation and comments in the discussion pages attached to each article. Authors are invited to revise their articles according to the reviews. |
==Review process== | ==Review process== | ||
| − | The | + | The [[Coastal Wiki Editorial Board]] replaces the review procedure established during the ENCORA project, where Theme Coordinators reviewed theme related articles. Other EU projects have also contributed articles to the Coastal Wiki, mostly via other [[Portal:Contents/Portals|portals]]. Articles that have been submitted in this way have been reviewed in the relevant projects. |
| − | Articles are normally not submitted to the CWEB prior to publication. Authors can submit draft articles to the CWEB | + | Articles are normally not submitted to the CWEB prior to publication. Authors can submit draft articles to the CWEB via info@coastalwiki.org. |
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The CWEB members address in their reviews the following questions: | The CWEB members address in their reviews the following questions: | ||
| − | * Is the content correct from a technical and scientific point of view? | + | *Is the content correct from a technical and scientific point of view? |
| − | * Is the content up to date? | + | *Is the content up to date? |
| − | * Is the article suitable for the general Coastal Wiki readership? (If a specific readership is targeted, this should be indicated at the beginning of the article.) | + | *Is the article suitable for the general Coastal Wiki readership? (If a specific readership is targeted, this should be indicated at the beginning of the article.) |
| − | * Is the article informative? (Factual information, e.g., in tabular form, can have high added value) | + | *Is the article informative? (Factual information, e.g., in tabular form, can have high added value) |
| − | * Are technical terms adequately explained? (e.g., linked with definitions in the glossary) | + | *Are technical terms adequately explained? (e.g., linked with definitions in the glossary) |
| − | * Are major facts supported by references? | + | *Are major facts supported by references? |
| − | * Is important relevant information about the topic missing? | + | *Is important relevant information about the topic missing? |
| − | * Is the article in an adequate way linked to related articles in the Coastal Wiki? | + | *Is the article in an adequate way linked to related articles in the Coastal Wiki? |
| − | * Are adequate suggestions for further reading provided? | + | *Are adequate suggestions for further reading provided? |
| − | * Is the English language correct? | + | *Is the English language correct? |
| − | * Is the article well structured, are the major messages clearly recognizable? | + | *Is the article well structured, are the major messages clearly recognizable? |
| − | * Is the article easy to read and adequately illustrated | + | *Is the article easy to read and adequately illustrated? |
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| + | Reviews are published on the discussion page attached to the article; the review provides a general appreciation, comments related to the review criteria and suggestions for improvement and for inclusion of important missing topics. The review is signaled under the article title by a banner “Article reviewed by <name CWEB member>. See the discussion page”. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:45, 15 February 2024
Contents
Provisions for quality assurance
The quality of the information in the Coastal Wiki is secured in 2 ways:
- Editing authorisation: An authorisation is needed for introducing and editing articles in the Coastal Wiki. The Coastal Wiki Administrator can grant an editing authorisation to coastal and marine professionals with a background in science, management or policy. Articles are published under the author’s name. The author’s references are recorded in the Coastal Wiki Contact Database that can be viewed by any reader.
- Article review: The content of the Coastal Wiki is supervised by the Coastal Wiki Editorial Board (CWEB). The CWEB members review articles related to their field of expertise. They may indicate their appreciation and comments in the discussion pages attached to each article. Authors are invited to revise their articles according to the reviews.
Review process
The Coastal Wiki Editorial Board replaces the review procedure established during the ENCORA project, where Theme Coordinators reviewed theme related articles. Other EU projects have also contributed articles to the Coastal Wiki, mostly via other portals. Articles that have been submitted in this way have been reviewed in the relevant projects.
Articles are normally not submitted to the CWEB prior to publication. Authors can submit draft articles to the CWEB via info@coastalwiki.org.
Review Criteria
The CWEB members address in their reviews the following questions:
- Is the content correct from a technical and scientific point of view?
- Is the content up to date?
- Is the article suitable for the general Coastal Wiki readership? (If a specific readership is targeted, this should be indicated at the beginning of the article.)
- Is the article informative? (Factual information, e.g., in tabular form, can have high added value)
- Are technical terms adequately explained? (e.g., linked with definitions in the glossary)
- Are major facts supported by references?
- Is important relevant information about the topic missing?
- Is the article in an adequate way linked to related articles in the Coastal Wiki?
- Are adequate suggestions for further reading provided?
- Is the English language correct?
- Is the article well structured, are the major messages clearly recognizable?
- Is the article easy to read and adequately illustrated?
Reviews are published on the discussion page attached to the article; the review provides a general appreciation, comments related to the review criteria and suggestions for improvement and for inclusion of important missing topics. The review is signaled under the article title by a banner “Article reviewed by <name CWEB member>. See the discussion page”.
Coastal Wiki Editorial Board
The membership of the CWEB is indicated in a separate article. Coastal and marine experts willing to join the CWEB are cordially invited to express their interest by sending an email to info@coastalwiki.org
