Wikipedia and Gamergate

Abstract Introduction: This seminar is on the topic of "GamerGate", an international movement, ostensibly about "ethics in video game journalism" but which has become inextricably linked with extreme forms of online misogyny, rape and death threats towards women in the industry. It is of relevance to all Web science researchers, because it raises many issues of free speech, online governance, trolling and (not least) the representation of women in the tech industry. Our guest speaker (Mark Bernstein) is known for his criticism of the movement, and his work was featured in an article in the Guardian last week. He is a longtime collaborator in the field of hypertext and online media research, who co-orgainsed our annual international Web Science conference two years ago. Based in Boston, US, he will be speaking to us via Skype on Wednesday morning, to give us some background on the Gamergate phenomenon and to explain the recent developments regarding Wikipedia.

Web Knowledge and Web Governance: WAIS PhD Research Reports

Abstract This seminar consists of two very different research reports by PhD students in WAIS. Hypertext Engineering, Fettling or Tinkering (Mark Anderson): Contributors to a public hypertext such as Wikipedia do not necessarily record their maintenance activities, but some specific hypertext features - such transclusion - could indicate deliberate editing with a mind to the hypertext’s long-term use. The MediaWiki software used to create Wikipedia supports transclusion, a deliberately hypertextual form of content creation which aids long terms consistency. This discusses the evidence of the use of hypertext transclusion in Wikipedia, and its implications for the coherence and stability of Wikipedia. Designing a Public Intervention - Towards a Sociotechnical Approach to Web Governance (Faranak Hardcastle): In this talk I introduce a critical and speculative design for a socio-technical intervention -called TATE (Transparency and Accountability Tracking Extension)- that aims to enhance transparency and accountability in Online Behavioural Tracking and Advertising mechanisms and practices.

Picnik - free online photo editing

Need to edit an image but don't have any software? No problem - you can do it all online for free at this website - and no annoying adverts either.

Online Writing Handbook (University of Toronto)

Tutorial style handbook on approaches to writing. Suitable for University level students. Topics include basic report writing it also gives you guidance on topics such as layout, referencing and even oral presentations

Healthtalk Online

Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support. The information on healthtalkonline is based on qualitative research into patient experiences, led by experts at the University of Oxford. These personal stories of health and illness will enable patients, families and healthcare professionals to benefit from the experiences of others.

Clinical Governance Podcast

mainly read from a script

Clinical Governance podcast.

Interview with Anne Baileff by Trevor Kettle

Online Practicals to Support Labs - Matthew Bellamy

This is one of a series of short case studies describing how academic tutors at the University of Southampton have made use of learning technologies to support their students.

Online Discussions Replacing Tutorials for Large Cohorts - Melanie Ashleigh

This is one of a series of short case studies describing how academic tutors at the University of Southampton have made use of learning technologies to support their students.

Online Discussions for Large Cohorts - Ian Harwood

This is one of a series of short case studies describing how academic tutors at the University of Southampton have made use of learning technologies to support their students.

Privacy and Security - background grey literature online

Background reading for coursework to prepare a technical report as part of the orientation phase. These items are business documents (i.e. grey literature) which might be read as a prelude or complement to finding information in peer reviewed academic publications. grey literature links and articles to be used in preparation of technical report. See also overview guidance document for this assignment http://www.edshare.soton.ac.uk/8017/

Using EndNote Online

A guide to the essential features of EndNote Online, when working off campus or sharing resources with colleagues

Rights and Ownership online

Legal Issues slides to use as a part of the preparation for exam. Supplement to other existing resources