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Motivations for Creating a Scientific Web Application |
Jessica Burnett |
table, resource, concept |
Table. An overview of the types of motivations driving researchers to create scientific web applications and the objectives and considerations associated with them. Originally authored by Jessica Burnett.
| Motivation Type |
Objectives include |
Considerations |
| Proof-of-concept |
- Demonstrate the potential for your product or its underlying science to impact a stakeholder or audience
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| Professional development |
- Learn a new technology, technique, or skill
- Demonstrate proficiency in a technology, technique, or skill
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- What is gained from this activity?
- How will you benefit?
- What will it cost?
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| Meet a stakeholder needs (product is solicited) |
- Meet stakeholder needs (solicited project). Funded by the ultimate end-users (e.g., a state agency) or as part of a larger funding opportunity (e.g., BI of an NSF…).
- Stress ethical considerations required in this situation.
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| Meet a perceived need (product is not solicited) |
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- The researcher risks spenting too much time on the 'aesthetics' and/or perfecting the product, despite lack of demonstrated use or demand.
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| Promote the underlying science |
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| Feel free to edit. |
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