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Assignment I
ETHNOGRAPHY
Ethnographic Research
GROUP MEMBERS
1. D’COSTA FLEUR
2. GAIKWAD SUPRIYA ROHIDAS
3. KHOPKAR PRADNYA NARENDRA
4. MAGAR NIVRUTTI G.
Overview
Ethnography explained
Purpose of ethnography research
Why ethnography?
When to do ethnography ?
Steps in conducting ethnographic research
Characteristics of ethnographic research
Ethnography as a method
Methodological principles of ethnographic research
Ethnographic research methods
Data collection in ethnography research
Advantages of ethnographic research
Disadvantages of ethnographic research
Ethical concerns in ethnography research
EXAMPLES
ETHNOGRAPHY EXPLAINED
“Ethnography is the art and science of describing a group or culture the
descriptions may be of a small tribal group in an exotic land or a
classroom in middle class urban..” --- David M.Fetterman,1998..
Ethnography came from the Greek ,
Ethno = people
Graphics =writing
Ethnography is a branch of human inquiry.
It is associated with the field of anthropology.
A qualitative approach that studies the cultural patterns and perspectives of
Identify intent and type of design and relate intent to your research problem
Discuss approval and access consideration
Collect appropriate data emphasizing time in field , multiple sources,
collaboration
Analyze and interpret data within a design
Write report consistent with your design
Characteristics of Ethnographic research
Contextual
The research is carried out in the context in which the subjects
normally live and work
Unobtrusive
We can understand the situation of the base human background and we not
misunderstand anything to happen in the research.
Discovery
Audiovisual methods
Classroom setting
Activities
Participation structures
Sensitivity is important
Researchers can observe the same people or groups on a regular basis for
several weeks or months at a time.
Undertaking a holistic, ethnographic study of an institution or department
to investigate the daily activities and interactions therein
Memory limitations
Post-hoc rationalization
Stereotyping
Interview
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