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ELF Data Collection Experiences (multiple sites)

ELF Data Collection Experiences (multiple sites). Rob Baird Mariko Kitazawa. 27 th October 2010 GES PGR Seminar Group. Our Fieldwork. Rob: Thailand in February (1 month) Korea in March (1 month) China in April (1 month) Taiwan in May (1 month) Mariko:

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ELF Data Collection Experiences (multiple sites)

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  1. ELF Data Collection Experiences (multiple sites) Rob Baird Mariko Kitazawa 27th October 2010 GES PGR Seminar Group

  2. Our Fieldwork Rob: Thailand in February (1 month) Korea in March (1 month) China in April (1 month) Taiwan in May (1 month) Mariko: Japan in February (2 weeks) Korea in March (2 weeks) China in April (2 weeks)

  3. Pre-fieldwork Making contacts Making contact Recruitment Questionnaire Pre-planning for flexibility

  4. During Fieldwork • Interviews • Access (material and focus groups) • Assumptions: • Shared understanding • Willingness • Pre-reading / awareness • Time / timing • Involvement / cooperation • Flexibility / contextual sensitivity

  5. General Advice Research (geography, culture etc.) Don’t overestimate yourself! (you’ll be busy) Be flexible (have plan Bs) Re-assess your situation and adapt Get involved / build relationships Consider practical issues Know your constraints Describe your research

  6. Don’t leave evidence of non-research on Facebook!

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