Fieldwork for Social Research: A Student's Guide

This guide provides a step-by-step introduction to successful fieldwork, with practical tools, real-world examples, and advice on virtual and face-to-face research. It is clear, pragmatic, and multidisciplinary, ideal for beginners and experts alike.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step introduction to successful fieldwork, designed to help you plan, design, conduct, and share your research effectively. Packed with practical tools and real-world examples, it includes:
1. Field-tested checklists for each stage of your research, ensuring you cover all the necessary steps and avoid potential pitfalls.
2. A comprehensive glossary with key, highlighted terms, providing you with a clear understanding of the key concepts and terminology used in fieldwork.
3. Postcards from fieldwork experts, offering global case studies and insights into the practical application of social theory in real-world contexts.
4. Extensive further reading that expands social theory into applied research, providing you with a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations and methodologies employed in fieldwork.
5. Advice on effective virtual research within digital and hybrid settings, as well as face-to-face fieldwork, to accommodate the evolving nature of research and ensure accessibility for all participants.
6. Clear, pragmatic, and multidisciplinary, this book is the perfect resource for anyone embarking on fieldwork, whether you are a student, researcher, or professional seeking to expand your knowledge and expertise in this field.
By following the guidance provided in this book, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct rigorous, insightful, and impactful fieldwork that contributes to the advancement of social science and other disciplines.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 185 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529764383