Target group and setting

  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.