The Text in Scientific Exhibitions: Linguistic Constraints in the Production of Labels

January 1, 1992 | Exhibitions

This paper presents research related to labels that assist visitors in interpreting objects in scientific museums. The authors present an overview of the linguistic tendencies of labeling in museums and scientific exhibitions. In addition, initial findings from a study of modified label text will shed light on the impact of variable text. Note: the figures in this paper are in French.

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Julie Desjardins

Author

University of Montreal

Daniel Jacobi

Author

Institut National de Promotion Superieure Agricole

Marie-Sylvie Poli

Author

University of Grenoble

Citation

ISSN : 1064-5578

Publication Name: Visitor Studies

Volume: 4

Number: 1

Page Number: 256

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM

Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators

Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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