The archaeologist's field handbook : the essential guide for beginners and professionals in Australia /

The complete manual to archaeological field work in Australia, fully revised to incorporate digital techniques and new methods. With step-by-step guidelines, it is an essential companion for consultants, amateur heritage researchers and students.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Burke, Heather, 1966- (Author), Morrison, Michael (Author), Smith, Claire, 1957- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Crows Nest, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2017.
Edition:	Second edition.
Subjects:	Archaeology > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Excavations (Archaeology) > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Table of Contents:

1. Preparing for fieldwork
2. Navigation and mapping
3. Finding sites
4. Site surveying
5. Basic excavation techniques
6. Recording historical sites
7. Recording Indigenous sites
8. Managing cultural heritage
9. Photography and illustration
10. Getting your results out there
Appendices
1. Sample recording forms
2. Rim Diamater chart
3. Guides to dating common historical artefacts
4. Checklist for consultancy reports
5. Sample press release
6. Interpretation project planner
7. Checklists for tables, figures and reports.