What's the Point of Labels? Interpretive Labels and Visitor Engagement in the Museum
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Date
2012-06
Authors
Lallier-Barron, Megan
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Abstract
Museum interpretation is used in various forms to allow visitors to learn and
understand museum topics. This research capstone will investigate the effect
museum exhibit labels have on visitor engagement. Through an investigation of
the literature, this capstone will involve the creation of interpretive exhibit labels
and evaluation of their effectiveness on visitor engagement and learning.
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43 p. Examining committee chair: Phaedra Livingstone
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Interpretation, Interpretive strategies, Exhibit labels, Museum evaluation