Understanding the issues, questions, purposes, and problems to consider in public mural design and execution.
Search Strategies
How to find what you're looking for (if you don't really know what you're looking for)
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to start exploring a topic if you don't know much about it to begin with. A good way to start is by asking yourself some of the following questions:
Who would know more about this? Are there professionals, experts, or authorities I could find?
What type of information would be helpful? A video on YouTube? A news article? An article from a trade journal? Academic journal? Do I need numerical data or do I need interviews with stakeholders?
What key words do I already know? How could I learn more or better terms to improve my search results?
What would my ideal source look like? What words might be in the title?
Keeping a log of your searches can be helpful. Write down terms you used, where you searched, and how you found useful sources. This will help you move forward.
Your best friend through the research process. Stay organized with your research question, thesis, citations, note cards, and outline all in one place and stored in the cloud. Tag your evidence to make connections and support your point. Lots of tips and tutorials available.
From the "About" page: "For over 35 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives."
