In the several hundred archaeological project reports I have written, the style calls for descriptive narrative and the presentation of data in a dry and concise manner. This style is written at a 5th grade level to help keep the professional jargon and lingo to a minimum so that the widest audience will understand what is going on. See the previous post about dinosaurs and people living together if you don't believe me.
Such language includes such things as:
On January 19, an archaeological survey was conducted on X property in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The survey was conducted for X client, and three sites were identified.
The site is situated on a west-sloping alluvial fan. Vegetation includes mesquite, white thorn acacia, and prickly pear. The assemblage includes 52 pieces of flaked stone, three Mimbres Black-on-white sherds, and a metate fragment.
I hope to break out of that style here some, by including words like marvelous, chewy, and gothic.
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I look forward to many marvelously chewy and gothic posts.
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