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Titre :	Amateurs in ornithological basic scientific research: many data - few publications?
Auteurs :	H. Hotker, Auteur ; W. Madlow, Auteur ; C. Marti, Auteur ; H. Meyer, Auteur ; H. Zang, Auteur ; N. Zbinden, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Journal of Ornithology (142 JUN 2001)
Article en page(s) :	129-138
Langues:	Anglais
Résumé :	Since many years, amateurs have played an important role in scientific ornithology. In this paper which is based on a symposium convened by Dachverband Deutscher Avifaunisten (DDA) on the meeting of the German Ornithologists Society in Leipzig in 2000 we give examples of significant contributions to basic scientific research by amateur ornithologists. The contributions of amateurs to scientific ornithology range from casual observations (we propose common aims and quality criteria for annual bird reports) to sound and comprehensive population studies. We review some problems amateurs face during their work. Difficulties are often related to publishing results in scientific papers. We suggest solutions: ornithological societies, editors of journals, libraries and the ringing centres support the work of amateurs. We invite readers to discuss further promotions of scientific ornithological work of amateurs.

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