Field Research Process

Field Research Process

1. 1. Prepare To Enter the Field

   • Be Flexible
   • Organize
   • DeFocus
   • Be Self - Aware

2. 2. Choose a Field site and Gain Access

   • a. Select a Site
   • b. Deal With Gatekepeers
   • c. Enter the Gain Acces
   • d. Assume a Social role
   • e. Adopt a level of involement
   • f. Build rapport

3. 3. Apply the Strategies

   • a. Negotiate
   • b. Normalize Research
   • c. Decide on dis closure
   • d. Focus and sample
   • e. Assume the attitude of strangeness
   • f. notice social Breakdowns
   • g. Cope the stress

4. 4. Maintain Relation in the Field

   • a. Adjust and adapt
   • b. Use Charm and nurture trust
   • c. Perform small favors
   • d. Avoid conflicts
   • e. Appear interested
   • f. Be the acceptable incompletent

5. 5. Gather and Record Data

   • Absorb and Experience
   • Watch and Listen
   • Record Data
   • Types of Field Notes
     • a. Jotted Notes
     • b. Direct Observation Notes
     • c. Inference Notes
     • d. Analityc Memos
     • e. Personal Notes
     • g. Maps, Diagram, ant Artifacts
     • f. Interview Notes
     • h. Machine - Record Data

6. 6. Exit the Field Site