FieldNote
Fieldnote is a contemporaneous record kept by researchers during fieldwork to capture observations, measurements, conversations, and early interpretations. Fieldnotes provide an evidentiary foundation for later analysis and reporting, complementing formal methods and instruments. They are typically less polished than final publications and emphasize traceability of what was observed and how conclusions arose.
Fields include anthropology, ethnography, biology, ecology, geology, archaeology, linguistics, and environmental science. Common elements include date,
In practice, fieldnotes are later expanded, transcribed, or coded for analysis and reporting. They raise ethical