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Parade, and determining how to gain a sound appreciation of the values that might arise from those associations within the scope of the project.

The methods used and the rationale for selecting these methods are provided below.

Framework
The methods used to understand social and community-held aesthetic values can be generally described as ethnographic research, that is qualitative social research that seeks to understand a 'community' (or society or culture).  In this instance, the research is seeking to understand associations and meanings that may be embodied in a place.

The preferred research methods are based on interviews, structured surveys, workshops or focus groups, and talking to key informants (eg. interviews with people with special knowledge about the place and its associated communities, such as other researchers, community leaders, commentators and observers).

By using multiple data sources, information can be compared and contrasted, enabling a richer understanding to emerge.  As well, the use of multiple data sources in combination (triangulation) increases the reliability of the data although it does not offer a statistically validated sample.  Iteration, that is the testing of preliminary ideas through continuing 'rounds' of research is also valuable in increasing the reliability of the results.

These methods were combined with a review of existing studies and other materials, thus creating a rich, multi-facetted data set.

Previous research
A key factor in defining the methods to be used was consideration of previous research and heritage values assessments.  This research included:
      * Research into community social and aesthetic values for Lake Burley Griffin undertaken by Context Pty Ltd for the Lake Burley Griffin Heritage Management Plan (Godden Mackay Logan 2009).  The work included an on-line survey, focus groups, and analysis of a variety of other datasets.  The research considered the values for the Canberra community and the broader Australian community.  The project focused on the areas of National Capital Authority responsibility, being the lake and lake edge.
      * Research into community social and aesthetic values for the Parliament House Vista Area Heritage Management Plan (Marshall and others 2010b).  This assessment included an on-line survey, focus group and interviews.
      * National Heritage assessment of the Australian War Memorial and the Memorial Parade.  This assessment drew on a number of earlier studies and publications, but DoSEWPaC advised that no specific research was undertaken into social and community-held aesthetic values.  Further, a heritage management plan has now been prepared for the Australian War Memorial (Godden Mackay Logan 2011, noting this has now been superseded).
      * An Interim Heritage Places Register citation for Anzac Parade and Memorials was prepared in 1998 by ACT Heritage.  This assessment draws on a range of published sources.
      * Other materials examined included several perception studies, and significant publications