Tips for fieldwork

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10 Tips for Fieldwork Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi

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Issues that need to be addressed before, during and after field work.

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10 Tips for Fieldwork

Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi

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1. Sort out the necessary pre – travel issues.

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2. Consider carrying extra equipment.

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3. Use the field work experience to also network.

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4. Consider also attending a conference or student symposium.

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5. Your safety & security come first.

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6. Make memos while in the field.

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7. Let data analysis begin in the field.

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8. Keep constant communication with supervisors.

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

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10. Think about transcribing issues.