Observation and Critique Exercise

Fieldwork in IB SCA IA

Constitutes 25% of the final grade, involves gathering and analyzing data, and requires ethical considerations.

Data Gathering Techniques

Include interviews, observation, note-taking, audio/visual recording, censuses, questionnaires, and material culture collection.

Ethical Considerations in Fieldwork

Involve obtaining informed consent, maintaining privacy, preventing harm, and being honest about limitations.

IB SCA IA Assessment Objectives

Focus on knowledge and understanding of ethnographic resources, application and interpretation of anthropological ideas, and synthesis and evaluation of cultural aspects.

Selection of Fieldwork

Requires choosing a study subject related to tailored programs, public spaces, or issues like ethnicity or gender norms, with approval from the IB instructor.

Reports in IB SCA IA

Emphasize critical analysis of tactics, ethical considerations, accurate data presentation, and application of theoretical stances.

Authenticity & Guidelines

Stress the importance of original work, teacher guidance, feedback on drafts, and individual effort in the written report.

Ways ethnographers collect information

• Interviews

• Observation

• Note-taking

• Audio/visual recording

• Censuses

• Questionnaires and

• Material culture collection

Things to include in your report

• Critical and comparative analysis of the tactics and approaches employed in light of the kind of data displayed

• Analysis of the fieldwork experience with a focus on moral and practical issues

• Accurate analysis and presentation of data

IB looks at whether or not you can create logical arguments (true or false)

true

How long can the report be

2000 words

Ethical considerations always matter (true or false)

true

How many techniques should you use to gather data

As many as possible

You can work in groups (true or false)

true

Different grading standards apply to online fieldwork (true or false)

false