Handbook for Folklore and Ethnomusicology Fieldwork

Abstract

Handbook for Folklore and Ethnomusicology Fieldwork is a practical guide and textbook that introduces readers to the methods and challenges of conducting ethnographic fieldwork through the lens of the disciplines of folklore and ethnomusicology. Accessing Supplemental Materials -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Preparing for the Field -- 1. Defining Fieldwork -- 2. Developing a Project -- 3. Creating a Research Plan -- 4. Organizing and Logistics -- 5. Documenting and Technology -- 6. Funding and Resources -- Part II: In the Field -- 7. Research Settings and Observation -- 8. Participant Observation -- 9. Interviewing -- 10. Documentation -- 11. Issues in the Field -- Part III: After the Field -- 12. Managing Data -- 13. Coding, Analysis, and Representation -- 14. Ethics and Final Products -- 15. Preservation and Future Use -- Conclusion: Just Say Yes!