the implementation of social tagging is beneficial because it:
- can incorporate multiple perspectives
- stays current and up to date
- is self-monitoring
- is low-cost and low barrier to entry
- can create communities

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Social tagging is the process of assigning user-generated keywords (tags) to content within an online public platform or community. The result of this is known as a folksonomy.

Social Tagging

Trant, J. (2009). Studying social tagging and folksonomy: A review and framework.

 Studying social tagging and folksonomy: A review and framework.

Benefits of Social Tagging

Some drawbacks to using a social tagging system rather than a more automated and traditional taxonomy includes:
- lack of precision
- lack of hierarchy in tags
- problems when used at a scale

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