Improving revision in wiki-based writing: Coordination pays off

► University students hesitate to engage in revision during wiki-based writing, that is, students working on a shared document. ► Students' hesitation might be due to increased coordination demands. ► A collaboration script adjacent to the discussion board helps students to engage in more coordination activities. ► A collaboration script yields positive effects concerning revision activities and the quality of the wiki-text. ► Collaboration scripts are promising means of structuring collaboration during wiki-based writing.