Research
This one-day course is designed for entry-level museum practitioners who wish to learn more about research in museums.
Does your museum have a research policy? How do you use research to build relationships with community? How do you develop and implement a research plan? We guide through these processes and more in this course designed to strengthen your research skills and integrate your learning into your museum’s practices.
Agenda
Theme 1: Welcome and Introductions
Theme 2: What is Research?
- Research and the Museum’s Mandate
- Using Research to Build Relationship with Community
Theme 3: Research Sources/Resources
- Sources for Research
- Advantages/Disadvantages of Sources/Resources
- People as Research Sources
Theme 4: Developing a Research Policy
Theme 5: Developing a Research Plan
- Focusing Your Research
- Steps in Developing a Research Plan
- Resources Needed to Do Research
Theme 6: Developing a Research Policy Continued
Theme 7: Wrap up and Review
