Missionary Work and Metadata-The Final Paper!

Here is the link to my final paper discussing Missionary Work and Metadata. Obviously this paper is not inclusive of all possible platforms using metadata, or all forms of metadata. My goal was to discuss ways in which descriptive metadata could be used more effectively, from an official church point of view, as well as with members.

As I wrote this paper I gained a greater appreciation for the creativity that metadata allows us, and what an amazing tool this is for all organizations and denominations, and especially as a tool for sharing beliefs that are personal and important with others.

I'd love to hear any feedback and your thoughts as to what could be done to more effectively use metadata!

Publication Options

For my final project, as stated earlier, I have been focusing on online missionary efforts for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  In particular, I wish to focus on the effects of meta-data, and how it could be used most efficiently. For my final project, I will be creating a wiki-page detailing the need for metadata, as well as links to current labels different platforms use. Hopefully with this curation, others will be able to more easily connect with others who are interested in online missionary efforts as well. In addition, I will write a paper, arguing for the greater need of metadata within the online LDS community, and the need to make personal connections, not just create content.  I have researched some possible locations to submit this paper.

1. Meridian Magazine-This is an online magazine run by the LDS community.

2. International Journal of Religion, Science and Society-This is a call for papers discussing the relationship between religion, science and society.

3. Religion in Society-This is a call for papers relating to topics affecting religion in our society today.

With the second and third options, I would revise my argument slightly to apply to all denominations, not Mormonism alone, although my examples would likely remain focused on the LDS missionary efforts.

I also did a quick search for Kylee and her research involving tourism.  Along with the website I found earlier when doing my altruistic research for her, I also found this call for papers, the ENTER conference, which focuses on etourism, and is accepting papers discussing the entire spectrum of tourism and technology.