Knowledge Sharing in Higher Education: A Study of Students Preparing Assessed Group Work

Abstract

This study investigated the knowledge sharing behaviours of undergraduate students in the context of preparing assessed group coursework. Questionnaire responses from 81 students and content from 12 semi-structured interviews were analysed to address questions related to how knowledge is shared between students and what motivates students to share knowledge. The study highlighted a number of issues that could help inform the design of coursework in future with respect to enhancing the knowledge sharing experience.