- Central guiding research question
- Target group and setting
- Investigator relationship to the target group and setting
- Available sources of data (social actions, talk, archival records, etc.)
- List and organize anticipated puzzlements and jottings
- List 2-3 specific observations that you will need to make.
- List 3-4 main questions to guide your conversation with individuals.
- Include 1-2 probes for each main question.
- What archival records will you seek?
- Describe the planned structure and format for recording your field notes.
- Include a proposed analysis model and a detailed plan for the presentation of your observational results
- Cite the methodologist.