Effective Interpretation – School of Tourism and Leisure Management, The University of Queensland

There are six key elements of effective interpretation:

Interpretation must be relevant to the intended audience
Interpretation should provide novel, varied experiences and avoid repetition
Interpretation should be organised with clear, easy to follow structures
Interpretation should be based around a theme
Interpretation should encourage visitors to get involved and give them opportunities to take control of their own experiences
Interpretation should understand and respect the audience