The Field Researcher's Handbook by David J. Danelo

Danelo also discusses ethical considerations and how to recognize personal biases. 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 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. The Field Researcher's Handbook provides a practical guide to planning and executing fieldwork and presenting the results.īased on his experience conducting field research in more than fifty countries and teaching others a holistic approach to field research, David J. Fieldwork demands exploratory inquisitiveness, empathy to encourage interviewees to trust the researcher, and sufficient aptitude to work professionally and return home safely. This handbook is intended for researchers in a variety of academic disciplines but also for government, think-tank, and private-sector researchers.Field research ― the collection of information outside a lab or workplace setting ― requires skills and knowledge not typically taught in the classroom.

Field research-the collection of information outside a lab or workplace setting-requires skills and knowledge not typically taught in the classroom.

The Field Researcher's Handbook by David J. Danelo