Archaeology: What's Hot Now: Background Research

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Background Research Aug 14th 2011, 10:00 Definition: Background research refers to accessing the collection of previously published and unpublished information about a site, region, or particular topic of interest and it is the first step of all good archaeological investigations, as well as that of all writers of any kind of research paper. Background research may include some combination of conducting a review of the archaeological literature, obtaining copies of current topographic maps and aerial photos, obtaining copies of historic maps and plats of the region, and interviewing archaeologists who have conducted work in the area, local landowners and historians, and members of indigenous tribes who may have knowledge about your area. Doing Background Research So, how do you do background research? Start with a review of the literature. This definition is part of the guide to writing research papers: Finding a research paper topic Finding the literature Reading and synthesizing the literature Writing a first draft Writing the final draft This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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