Here are the steps for this week’s lesson:
1. We begin this week’s class by reading Chapter 18: Fieldwork.
2. This chapter walks us through the various aspects of Fieldwork, including:
a. Who Conducts Fieldwork – Page 442
*Fieldworker is an individual who is responsible for gathering data in the field.
It is noted that actual data collection process is rarely carried out by the person who designs the
research. The research administrators must concentrate on carefully selecting fieldworkers and
place trust in them together the data.
b. What is Fieldwork – Page 442
Data-collecting stage is crucial, because the research project is no better than the data
collected in the field. It is a method of collecting qualitative data with the aim to
understand, observe and interact with people in their natural setting.
c. Where Training Occurs for Fieldwork – Page 443
After personnel are recruited and selected, they must be trained. It will depend on what
type of research needs to be conducted and this will determine the extension of
training. Almost always, trainees will receive a briefing session on the particular project.
The key objective of training is to ensure that each respondent is provided with
