Fieldwork Reports

& Term Plans

Group meeting 2
September 14, 2009
Reporting format
 Date and other details
 Plan for the day
 Work done
 Observations and analysis
 Future plan
Tips for a good fieldwork report
 Put your plan for the day in writing
beforehand
 Remember the reporting format while in field
 Make mental (or written, if possible) notes
 Write asap
 Pay attention to supervisors’ feedback
 Read your co-workers’ reports
 Quote from field/organisation sources
Important
 Use gender neutral language
 Access campus resources
 Proofread!
 Write about no more or less than required
 Keep in mind the objectives/syllabus for
fieldwork practice
 Reporting as ‘continuous evaluation’
 Reflect on the progress made thus far
Term Plans
 Learning Objectives
 Activities
 Estimated time
 Outcomes