The methods that communities use to help newcomers understand and adapt to the community’s culture, norms, and practices. These tactics guide new members through the process of learning how the community operates and what’s expected of them. These methods can include institutionalized practices (e.g., formal, universal training programs) and more individualized approaches. (Chapter 5, p. 211)*
*Terms defined for the Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) course include a chapter reference to the course text Building Successful Online Communities by Kraut and Resnick.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Nurturing Online Communities. Santistevan, Pratt, and Woodley doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17137478