Experiencing Science in Action: The Use of Exhibition Techniques in Guided Tours to a Scientific Laboratory

Experiencing Science in Action: The Use of Exhibition Techniques in Guided Tours to a Scientific Laboratory

The current paper presents a study conducted at CERN, Switzerland, to investigate visitors' and tour guides' use and appreciation of existing panels at visit itinerary points. The results were used to develop a set of recommendations for constructing optimal panels to assist the guides...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Keilman, Thomas
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Högskolan Dalarna, Vetenskapskommunikation 2004
Subjects:
exhibition techniques
guided tours
guides
panels
visual explanations
complex issues
visitor observations
interviews
questionnaires
interactivity
CERN
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-1160
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Summary:The current paper presents a study conducted at CERN, Switzerland, to investigate visitors' and tour guides' use and appreciation of existing panels at visit itinerary points. The results were used to develop a set of recommendations for constructing optimal panels to assist the guides' explanation.

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