Field research - the collection of information outside a lab or workplace setting - requires skills and knowledge not typically taught in the classroom. Fieldwork demands exploratory inquisitiveness, empathy to encourage interviewees to trust the researcher, and sufficient aptitude to work professionally and return home safely. The Field Researcher's Handbook provides a practical guide to planning and executing fieldwork and presenting the results. Based on his experience conducting field research in more than fifty countries and teaching others a holistic approach to field research, David J. Danelo introduces the skills new researchers will need in the field, including anthropology, travel logistics planning, body language recognition, interview preparation, storytelling, network development, and situational awareness. His time as a combat veteran in the US Marine Corps further enhances his knowledge of how to be observant and operate safely in any environment. Danelo also discusses ethical considerations and how to recognize personal biases.
This handbook is intended for researchers in a variety of academic disciplines but also for government, think-tank, and private-sector researchers.
- ISBN10 1626164371
- ISBN13 9781626164376
- Publish Date 3 May 2017
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Georgetown University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 144
- Language English