This document outlines the research process for a museum studies course, including identifying the needed information, developing a scope of work, carrying out research, and summarizing and applying the findings. It provides suggestions for starting with a small pilot study using standard measures to build a data bank, agreeing on outcomes to measure success, and considering the intended reporting audience. The document also covers organizing, analyzing, and presenting the data through reports, including comparisons, relevant findings, and implications.

1. Museum Research Methods MUSM7034 Semester 1 2009 Session 5.3 Research Process www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/museum http://musm7034.ning.com/