Action Research: A Paradigm

Longstreet, Wilma S.

doi:10.1080/00131728209336006

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“…Action Research seeks to "build a body of knowledge that enhances professional and community practice". It is an established method in Information Studies to involve researchers within methodological processes to understand and document their nuances ( [61], p1 and [62][63][64][65]). For our purposes, this included gathering information in the following ways: a review of published literature using MSI within cultural heritage; unstructured interviews and dialogues with practitioners who regularly operate and supply MSI systems for cultural heritage; and reflective practice using the system ourselves (for example, see [52], [66][67][68]), with diaries, case studies, transcripts, and reports being gathered before analysis and synthesis.…”

Section: Method: Action Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These practitioners used different systems including R. B. Toth Associates, MegaVision and that of their own in-house design. Unstructured interviews were carried out in person, over online video-chat, and via email: the iterative process of Action Research resulted in drafts of this pipeline being shared and annotated by colleagues to further include their input (which is a standard and crucial part of the methodology [65]). The practitioners agreed to take part in the research but their names are not included so as to focus on the overall workflow rather than that of individuals.…”

Section: Method: Action Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Understanding multispectral imaging of cultural heritage: Determining best practice in MSI analysis of historical artefacts

Jones¹,

Duffy

Gibson³

et al. 2020

Journal of Cultural Heritage

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Although multispectral imaging (MSI) of cultural heritage, such as manuscripts, documents and artwork, is becoming more popular, a variety of approaches are taken and methods are often inconsistently documented. Furthermore, no overview of the process of MSI capture and analysis with current technology has previously been published. This research was undertaken to determine current best practice in the deployment of MSI, highlighting areas that need further research, whilst providing recommendations regarding approach and documentation. An Action Research methodology was used to characterise the current pipeline, including: literature review; unstructured interviews and discussion of results with practitioners; and reflective practice whilst undertaking MSI analysis. The pipeline and recommendations from this research will improve project management by increasing clarity of published outcomes, the reusability of data, and encouraging a more open discussion of process and application within the MSI community. The importance of thorough documentation is emphasised, which will encourage sharing of best practice and results, improving community deployment of the technique. The findings encourage efficient use and reporting of MSI, aiding access to historical analysis. We hope this research will be useful to digitisation professionals, curators and conservators, allowing them to compare and contrast current practices. Highlights:• A range of approaches are undertaken for multispectral imaging of heritage.• An Action Research methodology was used to characterise the current pipeline.• A set of recommendations for best practice and documentation are provided.

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Section: Method: Action Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Method: Action Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding multispectral imaging of cultural heritage: Determining best practice in MSI analysis of historical artefacts

Jones¹,

Duffy

Gibson³

et al. 2020

Journal of Cultural Heritage

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“…As information becomes available, it is fed back into the situation for the development of new information and new questions. Longstreet (1982) describes this interactive quality as a "continuous state of dynamic revision" (p. 148).…”

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confidence: 99%