18th April 2006, 09:19 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by drpeterwardle
Illuminated said
"I don't think anyone could agree as to what constituted 'quality', and I'm sure no one could agree who should be in a position as to judge what was quality."
I find this statement interesting. If nobody agrees what constitutes quality surely we have no minimum standard in archaeology and can never have one. Surely a key element in the quality of a project is the quality of the work done by the individual site assistant.
Peter Wardle
I'm glad you're finding my comments so 'interesting'!
Minimum standards are just that - a lowest common denominator of what is acceptable practice.
High, rewardable quality is another thing to judge alltogether.
I totally agree that the individual site assistant has responsibility for their quality of work. Again, as stated before many times, people do not work in field archaeology for an easy life, and it is a safe bet any given site assistant is giving of their best to the limit of their ability and experience.
This willingness is at the moment exploited by employers who also dictate standards field assistants are uncomfortable with.