The research project aims to examine the Wikimedia Universal Code of Conduct (the “UCoC”) as a critical step for the governance of online behavior across Wikimedia projects. The research team will investigate the codification process of the UCoC, focusing on its origins, its structure and the narratives guiding its enforcement. Based on empirical data collected through interviews and document analysis, this project will analyze the dynamics surrounding the adoption of the UCoC and debates concerning its enforcement. The results of this research will be disseminated through various channels, including conferences, a final report and an open-access paper published in an international journal.
This project is funded by a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation.
