The Social Web: Research and Opportunity

Citation

Chi, E. H. The Social Web: research and opportunity. IEEE Computer. 2008 September; 41 (9): 88-91.

Abstract

Introduces the concepts in Augmented Social Cognition, and speaks to the research problems and opportunities in this line of research for scientists. Illustrates research areas with social annotation and social visualization tools and considers the applications in the Enterprise setting.


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