10 Tips for Fieldwork

Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi

1. Sort out the necessary pre – travel issues.

2. Consider carrying extra equipment.

3. Use the field work experience to also network.

4. Consider also attending a conference or student symposium.

5. Your safety & security come first.

6. Make memos while in the field.

7. Let data analysis begin in the field.

8. Keep constant communication with supervisors.

9. Field work can be a mundane & routine activity.

10. Think about transcribing issues.