Dear Christine, Peter Stevenson's response to your question is a good one. It really does depend on the exhibition/subject and the kind of museum you work for. Another factor involving the kind of exhibition you will ultimately end up with is the available space you have for exhibitions. Now, don't get me wrong on this one. Size of space has no direct correlation to whether you end up with a scholarly or fluff exhibition; but it is a factor as to how far you can go with a checklist. You still have to outline the story and make your point, whether it ends up being "ninth" grade level reading or higher. Lots of researchers follow a "story board" concept. You break it down to the nth degree. People at Disney always start off with brainstorming, then they get it all down in story board fashion. It's the oldest way to do it, and it still works. O Olivia S. Anastasiadis Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace