The Field Researcher's Handbook: A Guide to the Art and Science of Professional Fieldwork

by David J. Danelo

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626164371
• ISBN13: 9781626164376
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 2.2" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher