Ways to conduct yourself as a researcher to work transparently

Since I have already required you to use two qualitative methods for this project � (1) ethnographic
observation and (2) semi-structured interviews � simply develop this section as it relates to your proposed project. The point is to describe your plan for observations and interviews:
� From how many people can you reasonably expect to observe and interview during your time in the field? For how long and how often? Who might you talk to for interviews?
� How does the field site qualify as sufficiently public and adequately accessible?
� How well do you expect to blend in? Would your presence be suspicious, obvious, or distracting to the activity? Do you need permission to be in that setting?
� How will observations and interviews help you answer your �puzzle � or initial research questions? How do you think each of these methods will help you discover something,
describe it, and/or explain it?
� How will you avoid and minimize harm to your research subjects and yourself? Are you avoiding: (1) illegal behavior, (2) vulnerable populations (children, mentally disabled individuals, etc.), (3) activity that might compromise privacy, dignity, mental distress, or embarrassment?
� How will you conduct yourself as a researcher to work transparently, including asking for permission and revealing your purpose prior to interviews, to refrain from deception in the recording and reporting of your data, and from exploitation? Provide some reassurance that you will enter the field with integrity and awareness as a researcher.