Target group and setting – Investigator relationship to the target

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, and so on)
  • 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.