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Re: [Air-L] Ethics of in disiplines that do not traditionally seek IRB
by Julian Hopkins 19 Mar '08

19 Mar '08

Hi All, In relation to this it's interesting to see that these issues may be going a bit more mainstream now, via Ashley Alexandra Dupre and journalism: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7302968.stm Cheers, Julian ++++++++++ Blog: www.julianhopkins.net Skype: julhop IM: jfprhopkins(a)hotmail.com Message: 2 Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:22:27 -0400 From: Lois Ann Scheidt <lscheidt(a)indiana.edu> Subject: [Air-L] Ethics of in disiplines that do not traditionally seek IRB approval To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Message-ID: <20080315172227.scia0v69xwowo4ck(a)webmail.iu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format="flowed" Today as I was checking a quote from Couser's "Vulnerable Subjects: Ethics and Life Writing" I was reminded of our recent discussion of IRB's and ethics, particular the mention of disciplines that do not routinely seek IRB approval for their work. Couser raises many of the same issues discussed here, though in terms linked to his work studying life writing. The book is a recommended read for anyone who makes the comparison between internet research and traditional studies of say novels or autobiographies. Some will find his discussion of "harming" and "wronging" of particular interest. Reference List Couser, G. Thomas (2004). Vulnerable Subjects: Ethics and Life Writing. Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press. Lois Ann Scheidt Doctoral Student - School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University, Bloomington IN USA Adjunct Instructor - School of Informatics, IUPUI, Indianapolis IN USA and IUPUC, Columbus IN USA Webpage: http://www.loisscheidt.com Blog: http://www.professional-lurker.com

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Re: [Air-L] Call for proposals & NET Institute conference on 4/18/08
by burkx006＠umn.edu 19 Mar '08

19 Mar '08

Of probable interest. DLB On Mar 18 2008, ECONOMIDES, Nicholas wrote: >Dear Colleague, > >I am writing for two reasons. First, to announce a call for >proposals for Summer 2008 grants by the NET Institute, >http://www.NETinst.org . For a sixth year, the NET Institute will >fund a number of scientific research projects in the areas of network >industries, including telecommunications, wired and wireless >networks, "virtual networks," electronic commerce, and the Internet. >Proposed research may be either theoretical or empirical, and may >also analyze issues of public policy. We especially encourage >proposed research on entry, innovation, and their effects in these >industries. The deadline for proposal submissions is May 25, 2008. >Details on the requirements are at >http://www.netinst.org/call_for_proposals_2008.htm . Please >distribute the attached call for proposals to researchers who may be >interested to receive funding for their research in these subjects >and please post it at your department. > > Second, I want to remind you of the fifth annual NET Institute conference > on network economics at the Stern School of Business, NYU on April 18, > 2008. Please see the conference outline at > http://www.NETinst.org/2008_conference.htm . Please RSVP at > http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/economics/rsvp/ and address any questions to > <mailto:net2007@stern.nyu.edu>net2008<mailto:net2007@stern.nyu.edu>@stern.nyu.edu > . > >The Networks, Electronic Commerce and Telecommunications Institute >(NET Institute) is a non-profit institution devoted to research on >network industries, telecommunications, the Internet, "virtual >networks" comprised of computers that share the same technical >standard or operating system, electronic commerce, and on network >issues in general. The NET Institute functions as a world-wide focal >point for research, open exchange and dissemination of ideas in these >areas. For more information see http://www.NETinst.org/ . > >Best regards, > >Nick > >********************************************** >Prof. Nicholas Economides >Stern School of Business >44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012-1126 >tel. (917) 776-8777, (212) 998-0864 >mailto:ECONOMIDES@stern.nyu.edu >http://www.stern.nyu.edu/networks/ >Executive Director, NET Institute >http://www.NETinst.org/ >********************************************** -- Dan L. Burk Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly Professor University of Minnesota Law School 229 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 ********************************** voice: 612-626-8726 fax: 612-625-2011 bits: burkx006(a)umn.edu

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Second Life/IRC presentation: Avatars Identity and the Expression of Disability
by Kathy Mancuso 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

presented by www.gimpgirl.com, a group for disabled women that meets weekly on Sundays at 3 PM SLT: This is an online, international event that will be held in Second Life, but is accessible to those not on Second Life via IRC chat. See below for details. Hosted by JennyLin Arashi and Aleja Asturias: GimpGirl Community and the Avatar Identity Research Center present: "Avatars, Identity, and the Expression of Disability" Rivka Rau is the director of the Avatar Identity Research Center, and a professor of sociology in real life. The AV-ID Center is the home of the Editing Appearances project, an interview study of avatar embodiment and selfhood in SL. Rivka Rau has conducted over 200 hours of interviews for this project. In addition, through AV-ID she offers a seminar series on topics related to identity and the SL body. She will presenting on our current topic of the month, disability identity on-line, at our Second Life parcel. There will be time for Q & A as well as general discussion. Open to the public. When: Sunday, March 30th, 2008 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM SLT/Pacific Time (3:00 PM Eastern Time) Second Life location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/3DE/139/61/22 IF YOU DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO SECOND LIFE: You can still attend this presentation online via IRC. To visit our IRC/Second Life chatroom, go to: http://chat.on.quickfox.net/GimpGirl ...and choose the option that works best for you. (If you'd like more information on how IRC works, you can go to: http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/new2irc.html) -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katherine Mancuso: caped crusader of community art, technology, & disability! ~content manager, web writer, blogger, & designer for hire~ ~Social Software Superpowers And Cybernetic Wings~ blog: http://museumfreak.livejournal.com linkblog: http://del.icio.us/museumfreak linked-in: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathymancuso (ask me for IM & gaming contact info) ~Because all superheroines need pink leotards!~ Technology Workgroup Co-Chair, Alternate ROOTS (arts & activism): http://www.alternateroots.org Spitzer Dance Company: http://www.spitzerdance.org Atlanta Contact Improv: http://www.atlantacontact.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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a little help?
by André Brock 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

has anyone devised a method for retrieving ALL of the comments from online articles? Many sites have broken up comments into multiple pages, and often don't allow you to read them by opening new tabs (e.g., the new tab has the article content and the 1st 20 or so comments again). my preferred site downloader (DevonAgent) doesn't do a good job with this either without some serious automation..so i'm hoping for a shortcut. let me know what you have... andre -- Andre Brock Assistant Professor - Library and Information Science/POROIUniversity of Iowa

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Google "imperialism"
by Stéphane Couture 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Hi, i am currently writing a small and general public article about the importance of Google and its "imperialism", both economically and in our daily Internet practices. I am thinking now about covering the monopolistic tendencies of Google as well as some concerns around privacy issues. i will be happy if anybody can refer me to more extensive and academic work that has already been done around Google. Of course, any other ideas are also welcome! Stéphane Couture Ph.D. student Laboratoire de communication médiatisée par ordinateur (LabCMO) Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur la science et la technologie (CIRST) Université du Québec à Montréal http://stephanecouture.info

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Wikis As Environments For Mitigating/Reducing Plagiarism?
by Gerry Mckiernan 17 Mar '08

17 Mar '08

***Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings*** Colleagues/ In a report of a presentation on "Using Wikipedia to Reenvision the Term Paper" by Andreas Brockhau and Martha Groom of University of Washington Bothell, mention is made of many benefits that arise as a result of writing for/in Wikipedia. Among these are the following: Groom*s first attempt at incorporating Wikipedia into a class came in the fall of 2006, when she required her students to make a major revision required her students to make a major revision to an existing article or to create one of their own, with a minimum of 1,500 words, for 60 percent of the grade. The assignment, for her course on environmental history and globalization, encompassed an initial proposal, a first draft, revisions and [internal] peer review ... *The shift to thinking about placing the term paper as a Wikipedia encyclopedia entry allows for another level of peer review,* Groom said. Such entries have references and citations; allow for a process of repeated, continual editing; and encourage collaborations between authors. They also reach a much wider audience, through the Wikipedia site and search engines. *How do you motivate students to do their best work?* she asked - implying that the answer lies in the possibility of others viewing it. The public nature of Wikipedia content also means that, in theory, students would be less likely to reuse others* material as their own. There was another positive effect on her students* work, Groom said: their assignments were generally better written. *[The Wikipedia guidelines] very clearly state that ... the onus is on you, not on them, so you*ll be the one who catches anything if you [post] any copyrighted material,* said Andreas Brockhaus, the manager of learning technologies at the university. [ http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2008/03/wikis-as-environments-for.html ] Question Of The Day: To What Degree and By What Means Can Wiki-Based Writing Mitigate/Reduce PLAGIARISM in the Writing of Students/Researchers Scholars? [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism ] >>I'm Particularly Interested in Non-Wikipedia Wiki-Writing Environments<<< [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki ] >>I'm Particularly Interested in **Non-Wikipedia** Wiki-Writing Environments<< [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki ] ***PLEASE RESPOND BY COMMENTING ON THIS POSTING*** at [ http://scholarship20.blogspot.com/2008/03/wikis-as-environments-for.html ] >>Citations to Any/All Relevant Would Also Be Most Appreciated<< Thanks! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There is Nothing More Powerful Than An Idea Whose Time Has Come Victor Hugo [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows [ http://alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ]

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NYTimes: How Much [Trust] ... Do You Have In Wikipedia Articles?
by Gerry Mckiernan 17 Mar '08

17 Mar '08

***Apologies for Receipt of Duplicate Postings*** Colleagues/ A NYTimes Question of The Day: "How Much Faith Do You Have In Wikipedia Articles?" ~150 comments as of 14:00 CDT (Most Recent Handful) (See Below) Add Your Comment [ http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/03/17/technology/17wikip…] /Gerry Wikipedia is a good place to start in a search for information, but as a teacher in college and working in the library I am continuously reminding students that Wikipedia is NOT a proper academic reference, nor is any other encyclopedia. The trouble comes when this rule is not followed. Wikipedia used to be my first choice until I became tired of finding too much of inaccurate and misleading information. Now, I am strongly opposed to usage of Wikipedia and would rather spend an extra hour on research, than the 5 minutes of reading the inaccurate information on Wiki. Wiki is nice place to start, but don't cite it for research papers - you'll be laughed out of the classroom. Any professor or teacher (as one person quipped earlier) who "recommends" Wiki as a research source needs to go back to school themselves. There is no way to verify any of the information posted there. Anyone ever heard of a library? Or even Lexix-Nexis? Wikipedia policies require that all articles have footnotes and appropriate citations. These are often separate websites. If you do not trust the content of an article than just look up its sources, and if the article doesn't have sources than an editor has likely already flagged the article as a warning to others. I love wikipedia and read it daily. It is great for getting the cultural backstory on things (controversies, connotations, up-to-date trends) I'd grade wikipedia about as accurate as the New York Times. If one leaves aside controversial or fan-boy topics, much of Wikipedia in invaluable. Sure, entries on George W. Bush or the Iraq war or Hillary Clinton are rife with nonsense one way or the other. But then look at things like "Corrective lens" or "Cetacea" or "rs-232" and you will begin to see why many people value Wiki so highly. Further, complaining about Wikipedia without having edited topics is like complaining about government without voting. It's only as good as its contributors. Don't complain -- participate. I have a reasonable amount of faith in Wikipedia articles. As with any source, it's important to check the accuracy of anyhing you read to see if more than one other source can corroborate it. It's important to keep in mind that what you're reading here about Wikipedia is a world away from wikis that are used in countless organizations around the world as a way to reduce email, collaborate more efficiently, organize knowledge, improve the response time of call centers, and provide a place for students and researchers to collaborate. Wikipedia, or an encyclopedia built using a wiki, is but one example of how a wiki can be used, and some of the problems associated with a completely open wiki with a loosely tied community do not carry over into other wiki uses where an established community uses the tool to further its shared purpose. If you see an error on Wikipedia, click the "edit this page" link at the top of the article and correct the error. Edit boldly. /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There is Nothing More Powerful Than An Idea Whose Time Has Come Victor Hugo [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows [ http://alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ] [ http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/03/17/technology/17wikip…]

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(no subject)
by Chadwick Andrew 17 Mar '08

17 Mar '08

Dear AOIR list members, I would be most grateful if you could distribute this job advertisement as widely as possible in your professional networks. I'm more than happy to discuss the position informally. Many thanks, Andy ------------------------------ Reader or Professor in Politics or International Relations (Ref AC/173) The Department of Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London, invites applications for the above fully-tenured post, tenable from 1 September 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. This expanding Department was founded in August 2004 and has quickly established its research base in cutting-edge areas of the discipline, focused upon three new research centres: the Centre for European Politics, the Centre for Global and Transnational Politics, and the New Political Communication Unit. Royal Holloway is one of the major Colleges of the federal University of London and is among the elite group of ten university institutions whose departments all hold the top three ratings for research, with scores of 4, 5 and 5*. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong research driven approach to their academic activity in general, including to their teaching. You will have an outstanding, internationally-recognised record of academic achievement and research leadership. You should also have a record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students and successful applications for research grants. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and to undertake supervision of doctoral students. You will play a full and active role in the development of this busy and intellectually vibrant Department and will significantly strengthen the Department's overall performance in the new HEFCE Research Excellence Framework. Strong candidates in any area of Politics or International Relations are encouraged to apply. The salary for a Readership is currently in the range £44,925 - £51,740 (approximately $90,106 - $103,000) pa inclusive of London Allowance. The salary for a Professorship is negotiable, currently STARTING at £53,229 (approximately $106,000) pa inclusive of London Allowance. The college offers a relocation package. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Andrew Chadwick, Head of Department and Chair of the Search Committee, preferably by email: andrew.chadwick(a)rhul.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is midday on April 23 2008. To download an application form and further details about the jobs and the Department please visit: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/politics-and-IR/vacancies Applications should include a completed application form, a full CV and the names of three academic referees. Completed application forms should be sent to: Personnel Department, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX; Fax 01784 276299. You may email your application to recruitment(a)rhul.ac.uk We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. ------------------------ About Royal Holloway Royal Holloway is a thriving, research-intensive university institution, which in recent years has grown to become one of the four largest multi-faculty Colleges in the University of London. Its achievements have been impressive: - Research excellence - ranked 9th nationally in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, one of only 7 multi-faculty institutions with all departments earning the top three ratings of 4, 5 or 5* - Ranked 13th in The Good University Guide 2008 - Ranked 3rd in the new Times Higher/Halifax quality-of-life index of 121 UK universities, published March 2008 - A strong reputation for teaching excellence and a high-quality student experience - Excellent graduate career opportunities - ranked highly in the 2007 graduate employment statistics - An impressive record of innovation and interdisciplinary research - research income up by over 35% in the last two years - State-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and high quality student accommodation - investment in excess of £100 million in the campus environment - International alliances with Yale, NYU, Sydney, HKU and Keio - Extensive links with government, commerce and industry --------------------------------- Dr Andrew Chadwick, Head of Department (2006-2009), Department of Politics & International Relations, Director, New Political Communication Unit http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk, Royal Holloway, University of London. ------------------------------------------------------ Series Editor: Oxford Studies in Digital Politics: http://www.oup.com/us/digitalpolitics Associate Editor, Journal of Information Technology and Politics: http://www.jitp.net Latest Book: http://www.andrewchadwick.com

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Lessons in Second LIfe
by jeremy hunsinger 17 Mar '08

17 Mar '08

distribute as appropriate -jh Every Week on Monday (1:00-2:30pm SLT) join us for Lessons in Second Life, an open table forum centering on what can be learned in sl in both formal and informal settings. The forum is open to faculty, students, and interested parties of all kinds. We meet at the _blacklibrary hyperborea 91, 30, 26 im buridan simon for more information. Come share your ideas for learning in Second Life http://slurl.com/secondlife/hyperborea/92/30/26/ this week's Lessons in Second Life is brought to you by: The group that wishes they were here. next week's Lessons in Second Life is brought to you by: Wasn't Philip's World about Screwdrivers? jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu ) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series _______________________________________________ Slrl mailing list Slrl(a)list.academ-x.com http://list.academ-x.com/listinfo.cgi/slrl-academ-x.com

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Social Science of the Internet course - Australian National University
by Robert Ackland 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

In second semester 2008 (classes starting 21st July) a new course titled "Social Science of the Internet" will be offered as part of the Master of Social Research degree at the Australian National University. The course will focus on theoretical and empirical contributions from social science to understanding life in the "Age of the Network". We are planning for "Social Science of the Internet" to be one of four specialisations within the Master of Social Research degree (from 2009). Non-award enrolment in this course is possible if you are interested in taking this course without undertaking the entire degree. For more details, see: http://adsri.anu.edu.au/study/Courses/DEMO8086.php http://adsri.anu.edu.au/study/msr.php ------------------------------------- Dr Robert Ackland Fellow, Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute College of Arts and Social Sciences The Australian National University e-mail: robert.ackland(a)anu.edu.au homepage: http://adsri.anu.edu.au/people/robert.php project site: http://voson.anu.edu.au ph./fax/mob.: +61 2 6125 0312/+61 2 6125 2992/+61 438 833 525 mail: Coombs Building, 9 Canberra, ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA -------------------------------------

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