From the Ground Up: the publication of archaeological projects: a user needs survey. A summary

Citation

Jones S, MacSween A, Jeffrey S, Morris R & Heyworth M (2003) From the Ground Up: the publication of archaeological projects: a user needs survey. A summary. Internet Archaeology, (14). http://intarch.ac.uk/journal/issue14/puns_toc.html; https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.14.4

Abstract
This summary presents the key results from a timely and extensive survey of readers' expectations and use of archaeological publications across Britain and Ireland. Fieldwork publications are held to be fundamental to the furtherance of archaeological research and synthesis. This survey has filled an important gap by focusing on this area, with the intention of obtaining information both on the actual use of different parts of publications, and on needs and expectations. This information was then used to assess the effectiveness of conventional fieldwork publication in meeting the diverse needs of the discipline, taking due account of any regional or national variation. Analysis of the survey results revealed patterns with major implications for publication rationale and practice. These are discussed, together with recommendations for future action, in this summary of the full report.

Journal
Internet Archaeology, Issue 14

People

Professor Sian Jones

Professor of Heritage, History