Kinds of Field Notes
Field Note Chart
| Types of Field Notes | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Jot Notes | Key words or phrases are written down while in the field. |
| Field Notes Proper | A description of the physical context and the people involved, including their behavior and nonverbal communication. |
| Methodological Notes | New ideas that the researcher has on how to carry out the research project. |
| Journals and Diaries | These notes record the ethnographer's personal reactions, frustrations, and assessments of life and work in the field. |
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