the field work
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- 1. T.M.KAMRUL HASAN
- 2. In this session I will discuss:
- Preparation for the fieldwork
- Dos and Donts in the field
- Returning from the field
- 3. Preparation for field work
- Depends on the type of research method
- Nature of the field
- Length of stay in the field
- Amount of data to be collected from the field
- 4. Preparation
- Choosing a field
- Knowing your Questionnaire
- Logistics
- 5. Choosing a field
- If possible, visit the field at the planning stage
- Try to get some contact
- Try to involve some local people
- Think about food, accommodation etc.
- Think about transport
- These are important for making a budget
- 6. Questionnaires
- Make sure you have the final version in hand
- Take some additional copies of Questionnaires
- Meeting with Research Assistant/Group about administering the questionnaire.
- Make sure each and every question is clear to the interviewer.
- Buy pen, pencil, eraser, additional notepad to be distributed among the interviewers.
- Take recorder, cassettes and batteries for recording
- 7. Other things to carry
- Cash
- Transport ticket
- Dry food
- Medicine
- Mobile charger
- Candle and Matches
- Aerosol/ mosquito net
- Umbrella
- Extra shoe/sandal
- Plastic bags
- 8. In the Field
- Arrival
- Interviewing
- Collecting other information
- At the end of the day
- 9. On Arrival
- The group will meet again
- Divide responsibility
- Distribute Questionnaires
- Dont forget your pen, pencil, eraser, note book, recorder and batteries
- Tag two people of your group together
- Ask your local contact to introduce you with research people
- 10. Interviewing
- One person will ask question, probe and prompt
- Another person will take notes and record the interview
- Introduce yourself and share your reasons of being there, what will be done with the data.
- Dont forget to ask permission for the interview.
- Allow yourself enough time with the interviewee.
- Be polite and show your interest to the topic and the interviewee
- Dont push too much on issues that the interviewee is not comfortable to give answer to
- Dont stop the interviewee when he/she try to elaborate on something.
- Dont forget to thank the interviewee at the end
- 11. Collating Other information
- Try to take an overview of the area by talking to local people informally
- Try to explore local institutions : school, college, banks, NGOs, hospital etc.
- Try to talk to school teacher, local UP members, and heads of the village
- Try to talk to women to maintain gender balance in the study
- Try to conform to the customs and culture of the area.
- Dont deny lunch/dinner or invitation in peoples place.
- Listen to all, watch everything and take notes.
- Strategically avoid the influence of the pressure groups.
- 12. At the end of the Day
- At the end of every day in the field the group will meet.
- Share and exchange views about the findings and will record it
- You may change any question which is not bringing expected results.
- You may add one or more questions
- Discuss your plan for the next day
- 13. Returning Home
- Make sure you have achieved your target before returning home.
- Allow yourself more days in the field if you feel it necessary.
- Dont hesitate if the situation demands packing up before all the interviews are completed.
- Dont worry if your findings appear different from what you have thought
- Dont forget to thank people for their time and support
- Leave behind good images so that you can always go back.
- 14. Before Analyzing Data
- Collect all the questionnaires from the group members
- Go through the filled up questionnaires
- Allow interviewees to check whether all answers are properly written and marked.
- Make transcripts of the recorded interviews