ANT312H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Jargon, Total Station, Lidar
Document Summary
Gathering data: archaeological survey, archaeological excavation. Problems with current approaches identify unanswered questions and gaps conversations with colleagues attending conferences. Why write a research design? anticipate and develop solutions sample the site correctly ensure the data collected is at the right level of detail. Determine how long states will take/cost justify budge. Introduction introduces research goals/questions, this study addresses the question . Data required site chosen is right for addressing your research questions received ethical review clearance appropriate permits and permissions. Background research or literature review summarizes literature site/region/topic. How your proposed research relates to existing knowledge flora, fauna, topography, geology, water sources theoretical perspective. Methodology field and lab sampling strategies rationale for excavating site. Schedule time frame components of research: collection of data, analyses, reporting, communication of results. Personnel: salaries, travel expenses equipment, everything from buckets to a total station transportation, ground transport, air transport living accommodations food and possibly a cook cost for analyses.
