Searchbots.net : the influence of a narrative interface on the motivational levels of user contribution to an open content search engine : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Design, Institute of Communication Design, College of Creative Arts, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand

Zeman, Mark2008-05-042008-05-042007http://hdl.handle.net/10179/632This study sets out to explore and test the application of narrative and personification to the interface design and user experience of a search engine. The motivational and collaborative aspects of a search agent narrative will be examined and tested as a technique for increasing the volume and quality of data submitted to an open-content search engine by its users.enThe AuthorInterface designSearch enginesUser experienceMotivationCollaborationFields of Research::410000 The Arts::410200 Visual Arts and Crafts StudiesSearchbots.net : the influence of a narrative interface on the motivational levels of user contribution to an open content search engine : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Design, Institute of Communication Design, College of Creative Arts, Massey University, Wellington, New ZealandThesisQ112871164https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112871164