Observational Strategies Project.

Draft of Observational Guide

Create an observational guide that contains the following required components:

• Central guiding research question
• Target group and setting
• Investigator relationship to the target group and setting
• Available sources of data (social actions, talk, archival records, etc.)
  • List and organize anticipated puzzlements and jottings
  • List 2–3 specific observations that you will need to make.
  • List 3–4 main questions to guide your conversation with individuals.
    • Include 1–2 probes for each main question.
  • What archival records will you seek?
• Describe the planned structure and format for recording your field notes.
• Include a proposed analysis model and a detailed plan for the presentation of your observational results
  • Cite the methodologist.

  Deliverable Length: 4–6 pages