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Protect: Speak up, stop harm
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Toolkit for Finds: Pottery
The Toolkit
Introduction
Project planning
Collection
Processing
Recording
Processes in pottery recording
Appraisal/assessment record
Basic record
Detailed record
Reporting
Archive
Appendices
Approaches to recording
Approaches to reporting
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Introductory video
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Acknowledgements
Toolkit for Finds Reporting: Roman Coinage
Part 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Background
What is the toolkit for?
Who is the toolkit for?
Coins as archaeological artefacts
Current standards & guidance
Part 2 - The Toolkit
What is in the toolkit?
Project life cycle
How to use the Roman Coin Recording Template
Roman Coin Recording Template
Glossary
Analysis of Roman coins
Archives
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Useful contacts and resources
Introductory video guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Toolkit for Managing Digital Data (Dig Digital)
Introduction
Standards
Planning
Document
Process
Structure
Deposition
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Glossary
Toolkit for Public Engagement
1.1 - Archaeology and public engagement
1.2 - What is engagement?
1.3 - What type of engagement – and for whom?
1.4 - Public benefit and social value from archaeology
1.5 - Roles and responsibilities
2.1 - Making public engagement happen
2.2 - Commissioning public engagement
2.3 - Procuring public engagement
2.4 - Planning for public engagement
3.1 - What does engagement look like?
3.2 - Passive and non-participatory dissemination
3.3 - Active participation
3.4 - Collaborative to co-designed
Downloads
Glossary
Toolkit for Selecting Archaeological Archives
Introduction
Background
The Toolkit
Archaeological archives from sterile projects
Guidance for finds from a marine and / or tidal water context
Further guidance
Useful contacts
Glossary
Downloads
Resources
Toolkit for Specialist Reporting
Introduction
Background
Who is the Toolkit for?
What is in the Toolkit?
Current standards and guidance
Checklist structure
Using the advisory checklist
Advisory checklist
Downloads
Useful contacts and resources
Toolkit for Recording Archaeological Materials
Introduction
Definitions
Metadata
Guidance on recording finds
Primary record
Appraisal and analysis
Reporting and archive
References and resources
Materials word list
Downloads
Advocacy
Role and objectives
News and briefings
Consultations
Advocacy toolkit and campaigns
Archaeology and Planning Case Studies (England)
Search Planning Case Studies
Protecting local authority services
The Profession
Professional archaeologists
Public benefit
Expectations for professional archaeologists to deliver public benefit
Case Studies
Professional ethics
Projects
Understanding the sector
Partnerships
Council for British Archaeology
Deutschen Gesellschaft für Ur- und Frühgeschichte e.V (DGUF)
European Association of Archaeologists
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Historic England
Institute of Historic Buildings Conservation
Register of Professional Archaeologists
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Community Archaeology
Diggers' Forum
Early Careers
Finds
Forensic Archaeology
Graphics
Heritage Crime
Human Osteoarchaeology
Information Management
International Practice
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Marine Archaeology
Project Management
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Careers Kit
Introduction to careers
Future archaeologists
My archaeological career
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Information for employers: apprenticeships and traineeships
CIfA approved employer training schemes
Accredited degrees
NVQs
Skills and training
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Accredited Degrees
NVQ in Archaeological Practice
CIfA Approved employer training schemes
Professionalism and CPD
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD diaries
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Changing careers
Career changers
Returning to archaeology after a break
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Qualifications overview
Meet the team
Meet the apprentices
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Looking for an archaeologist?
Professional archaeology: a guide for clients
Archaeological works: a guide for construction companies and householders
FAQs about archaeology for developers
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Find a Registered Organisation
Directory of Accredited Professionals
Forensic Archaeology Expert Register and Panel (FAEP)
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Events
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Innovation Festival
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Assessment for CIfA Approved Training & CPD - field schools and training excavations
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The Archaeologist Magazine
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Join CIfA
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