Archaeological ethics: CIfA2018 workshop review (original) (raw)
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The paper reviews a workshop on archaeological ethics held at the CIfA annual conference that aimed to enhance discussions surrounding professional ethics within archaeology. It highlights the shift from traditional assessment methods to a more robust evaluation of ethical competence, particularly in the context of the Chartered Archaeologist designation. The workshop adopted a debate format to engage participants in ethical scenarios, revealing a strong interest and participation from the community in addressing pressing ethical dilemmas in archaeology.
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