Designing PhilReview

Core System

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:34:48 +0000

Richard edited Core System

How would the system work?
Any philosophy faculty and grad students may register for posting privileges (independent scholars would require special approval).
one paper two papers of their own. After that, they must earn additional posting privileges by reviewing and commenting on others' papers. We will want this part of the system to be set up to incentivize valuable feedback contributions, without being excessively burdensome.
For example, we may wish to distinguish gradations of feedback:
- Minor Comments
Users may then spend 10 of their points to submit another paper to the site.
[Discuss.]
not yet already been reviewed.)
Possible variation on immediate entitlement. One potential consideration is that it is not only important to incentivize valuable feedback; it is also important to build a good collection of diversepapers for review. Thus we probably should consider the merits of allowing registered users to submit up to two or three

FrontPage

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:25:01 +0000

Richard edited FrontPage

Academics already solicit and offer each other informal feedback (i.e. outside of the journal peer review process) in a number of ways -- sending drafts to friends, presenting at conferences, etc. But these opportunities are predictably and unfortunately limited by the constraints of existing social networks. So it would seem desirable to take this informal process, and expand and enhance it by means of appropriate online infrastructure. We could create a website - a global database - to which philosophers could submit their draft papers in exchange for reviewing and rating others' submissions. [See here for further background.]
Use this wiki to discuss how to turn this plan into reality. See the 'sidebar' to navigate between specific pages.
ones. Simply register Click here or sign in using the invite key: 'phileditor'.

FrontPage

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:22:30 +0000

Richard edited FrontPage

Academics already solicit and offer each other informal feedback (i.e. outside of the journal peer review process) in a number of ways -- sending drafts to friends, presenting at conferences, etc. But these opportunities are predictably and unfortunately limited by the constraints of existing social networks. So it would seem desirable to take this informal process, and expand and enhance it by means of appropriate online infrastructure. We could create a website - a global database - to which philosophers could submit their draft papers in exchange for reviewing and rating others' submissions. [See here for further background.]
Use this wiki to discuss how to turn this plan into reality. See the 'sidebar' to navigate between specific pages.
by leaving comments, editing any of these pages or creating new ones. But please be swift: note that while you're editing an existing page, the page is 'locked down' so that others cannot edit it at the same time. For this reason, you may prefer to

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:03:47 +0000

Jared commented on Development Status

See Richard's update. Alex's site looks excellent and, if it's going to be hosted by Princeton Philosophy, is exactly the sort of thing we've wanted.

SideBar

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:03:30 +0000

Richard edited SideBar

Technical Details - programming the nuts and bolts
Evaluate - is this project a good idea?
attempts
PhilReview (Google Hosted) - visit the current and links to test site sites.

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:02:44 +0000

Richard edited Development Status

In the meantime, I need volunteers to submit papers for the Google start up. Visit the above address to see what there is and to see if its working. Notify me of any problems, concerns, etc.
(Mar-30 08) (evening) (Jared): Unfortunately I seem to be the only person posting for several days. I've finished putting together the basic PhilReview site using Google Pages. It looks very good. The only thing lacking is the ranking system; but I am very pleased with how the articles appear. Visit and take a look! I propose we stick with this site until a better site is up and running. I will now recieve article submissions per the guidelines I posted. Spring quarter begins tomorrow week for me, and I will only have time to convert text documents onto html pages--such as the sample I posted. Any further design efforts I leave up to y'all for now. Good luck!
(May 3, 08) [Richard] In addition to Jared's effort above, Alex has set up a Drupal test version here. http://test.alsnotepad.com/
I think we should se

Technical Details

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:47:16 +0000

Richard commented on Technical Details

Drupal sounds like the way to go. Princeton can provide server space -- that's no problem. I'll see what further help our tech guys can offer.

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Brandon Watson) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:39:05 +0000

Brandon Watson commented on Development Status

Scratch that; I found them. Some things you might consider adding to them: (1) Since you are uploading things manually, you probably should let people know what formats would make it easiest for you to convert to HTML. I assume from what you say above that .txt is best for you; you should say that on the page. (Also, if you would accept papers already formatted in HTML, or if there is a reason not to do this.)

(2) There also needs to be information about current capabilities. Suppose (e.g.) I have images or tables in my paper. In a text document that's going to be a problem. Is this feasible at all? Is there something that could be done that would make it easier to incorporate these things properly? &c.

(3) Similarly with format for footnotes (e.g., do they need to be endnotes?)

I mention these things because they're bound to come up at some point.

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Brandon Watson) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:35:49 +0000

Brandon Watson commented on Development Status

Scratch that; I found them. Some things you might consider adding to them:

(1) Since you are uploading things manually, you probably should let people know what formats would make it easiest for you to convert to HTML.

(2) There also needs to be information about current capabilities. Suppose (e.g.) I have images or tables in my paper. Is this feasible? Is there something that could be done that would make it easier to incorporate these things properly? &c.

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Brandon Watson) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:32:20 +0000

Brandon Watson commented on Development Status

Jared,

It looks great! I can't find any submission guidelines, though.

Technical Details

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:27:14 +0000

Jared edited Technical Details

--> Wordpress
--> Open Journal System
Note: I've built the basic website using Google Pages. Development Status

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:25:57 +0000

Jared edited Development Status

One thing that can be done about servers: if you are with an institution, then you may be able to create a unique webpage based on your university's server and web-domain. It would be completely free once you get through the traditional red-tape. I would do that myself, but I plan on working next year before entering graduate school, leaving me without any proper institutional access. This is intended for graduate students, so I would really like a 1st, 2nd or even 3rd year grad student to step up and do the necessary set up. Otherwise, we will all have to wait a year on me to get into a graduate program for most of our Phil-Review wish list to be fulfilled. [I expect Princeton can help here, but I'll look into this -- Richard.]
In the meantime, I need volunteers to submit papers for the Google start up. Visit the above address to see what there is and to see if its working. Notify me of any problems, concerns, etc.
(Mar-30 08) (evening) (Jared): Unfortunately I seem to be the only person posting f

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Richard) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:59:12 +0000

Richard edited Development Status

(Mar-30 08) (Jared): The web-server troubles leave me with this: http://philreview.googlepages.com/
It's Google hosted, free, but won't have the automation we're looking for. It also currently lacks reviews and ratings...but with Google Docs it has the potential for a good archive and display. But anything more can be fixed or added, I need to see how to permit access to multiple users. These Drupal and Open Journal programs won't be of any use whatsoever without server access.
be fulfilled. fulfilled. [I expect Princeton can help here, but I'll look into this -- Richard.]
In the meantime, I need volunteers to submit papers for the Google start up. Visit the above address to see what there is and to see if its working. Notify me of any problems, concerns, etc.

SideBar

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:33:05 +0000

Jared edited SideBar

Evaluate - is this project a good idea?
Development Status - log recent programming attempts
PhilReview (Google Hosted) - visit the current test site

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:31:01 +0000

Jared edited Development Status

Use this page to post updates on current developments and programming efforts:
(Mar-28 08) (Jared): At this point the biggest impediment to my efforts is setting up a proper server to run a semi-automated stack like Drupal or Open Journal. I've hit a number of elemetary errors while trying to upload a test homepage, and, until I've learned a bit more about how these programs interact, there won't be much to see. No-one's yet come forward with helpful advice: I'd appreciate it, because I know this is not as difficult as I am making it.
(Mar-30 08) (Jared): The web-server troubles leave me with this: http://philreview.googlepages.com/
It's Google hosted, free, but won't have the automation we're looking for. It also currently lacks reviews and ratings...but with Google Docs it has the potential for a good archive and display. But anything more can be fixed or added, I need to see how to permit access to multiple users. These Drupal and Open Journal programs won't be of any use whatsoever without s

Structure

email.hidden@example.com (Brandon Watson) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:08:16 +0000

Brandon Watson edited Structure

This page is for discussion of the general structure of the site.
a <i>requirement</i> requirement for an operating site. Rather, they are things that would facilitate use of the site if they turn out to be feasible.)
Front Page
A site like thisneeds apoint of access. Possible functionalities for this page:

Technical Details

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:33:21 +0000

Jared edited Technical Details

-->Initial trial and error period
What other program stacks are available?
--> Wordpress
--> Open Journal System

SideBar

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:30:38 +0000

Jared edited SideBar

Technical Details - programming the nuts and bolts
Evaluate - is this project a good idea?
Development Status - log recent programming attempts

Development Status

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:28:45 +0000

Jared added Development Status

Use this page to post updates on current developments and programming efforts:

(Mar-28 08) (Jared): At this point the biggest impediment to my efforts is setting up a proper server to run a semi-automated stack like Drupal or Open Journal. I've hit a number of elemetary errors while trying to upload a test homepage, and, until I've learned a bit more about how these programs interact, there won't be much to see. No-one's yet come forward with helpful advice: I'd appreciate it, because I know this is not as difficult as I am making it.

Technical Details

email.hidden@example.com (Jared) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:51:40 +0000

Jared commented on Technical Details

let me add: it will take at least another week to get a test site up