This part of the literature review involved researching and writing on current museum trends, museums and sustainability, and several museum case studies including regional centres such as Wagga Wagga and Newcastle. I would like to add that I have finally got the hang of in-text referencing, I can't believe it took me six years to figure it out!
The next part of the literature review I have to work on is more closely related to the region where the proposed museum will reside. This will involve a lot of reference to the ABS 2011 census data as well as how far the council has come since initiating this museum development plan almost a decade ago. I think it will be an interesting exercise, as I will have to analyse past proposals and plans from people previously associated with the project. Overall I think it will give me a greater depth of understanding for the project, and just how hard the local community is working to get it up and running.
In addition to working on "Part B" of the literature review, I am also planning on visiting the region (hopefully in the next few weeks). The purpose of that trip will be to conduct a focus group with my grandparents and some of their contemporaries (i.e. cards ladies and fellow rotarians). Prior to this I will meet with my supervisor to determine the types of questions I will be required to ask and how to conduct the session.
Until next time, I am going to leave you all with a little visual treat! This was a promotional advertisement for the Newcastle Museum, prior to its official opening in August 2011. I wonder who their target demographic is?!
Got any tips for me in writing a lit review or in text referencing for that matter? I'm very interested to know what you're writing your thesis about?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Emily my darling.