1.1 Museum Research Methods Introduction

Museum Research Methods

MUSM7034Semester 1 2009

Session 1.1

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Introduction

Overview of the Unit of Study

Assessment requirements

Course reader

Resources

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Who’s who – introductions, survey

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Forum – discussion, Q+A Schedule Resources Lecture slides

Attention is a limited resource. No phone/blackberry/twitter, etc.

1. Introduction

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Social science approach – scientific method Theories and foundation concepts Theories about audiences & practical research methods

Learning together – individual and teamwork

Design research projects Commission projects and project elements

Contemporary practices in Australia

2. Overview

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1. Discussion paper (1,500 words) Due 1.00pm, 15 May 2009

2. Survey design (SurveyMonkey) Due 1.00pm, 5 June 2009

3. Research Proposal paper (3,000 words) Due 1.00pm, 18 June 2009

3. Assessment

Please submit printed documents to the Assignment Box in RC Mills building.

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Key information

Texts and readings

4. Course Reader

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Library

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Professional organisations

Online professional networks

Each other

5. Resources

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Gillian Savage

Ph. 9954 0455 (business hours)

E. musm7034@live.com.au

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Contact

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Contact