Conformance to this standard

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Shall: the accompanying instruction must be followed in each case to conform to the standard.
May: the accompanying instruction is optional, but is generally recommended.

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The meaning of font styles used in this document is used to distinguish Mandatory and Optional parts of the standard and shall be interpreted as follows:
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Are the MANDATORY section heading or data table and data field/column names - these shall be included in each report that conforms to this standard.
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Are the OPTIONAL section heading or data table and data field/column names - these may be included in each report where professional judgement suggests they are helpful.
Text preceded by ' Guidance: :' Is notes to accompany either Mandatory or Optional report section or data table to provide advice and guidance on how to complete them.

The standard

The Standard An archaeological field evaluation will determine, as far as is reasonably possible, the nature of the archaeological resource within a specified area using appropriate methods and practises. These will satisfy the stated aims on the project, and comply with the Code of conduct and other relevant regulations of CIfA.
3.4.12 Where the project is carried out within the planning process, the report must contain sufficient objective data to enable an informed and reasonable decision to be made.
The Report shall include the following