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Elevating Citizen Science Through an Evaluation Rubric

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Citizen science is the engagement of citizens in scientific research. The Port Phillip EcoCentre, in Melbourne, Australia, uses this practice to promote sustainability and connect individuals to their environment. In 2017, the EcoCentre developed an evaluation rubric to assist citizen science practitioners with improving the design of their projects. This project improved upon the EcoCentre’s rubric and provided an avenue to promote it to citizen science practitioners. Through an in depth literature review, interviews with prominent citizen scientists, and collaboration with EcoCentre staff, informed updates to the EcoCentre’s citizen science rubric and delivery of an interactive promotional workshop were successfully accomplished. These achievements work towards improving the effectiveness and impact of environmental citizen science, ultimately leading to a cleaner, healthier planet.

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  • E-project-121322-035241
  • 82606
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  • 2022
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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  • 2022-12-13
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  • E-project-121322-035241
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  • 2023-01-13

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