Chapter 10 was about looking for information with field research methods. Field research should be conducted when published sources don't address an issue from a perspective you find useful, if you are researching a topic that most people think of as settled when you want more ideas to challenge it, if you're looking for something that hasn't been addressed, or if you want a primary source.
Interviews are one way of collecting information. If you have decided that you are going to do an interview, first, plan it. Then decide what to ask, keeping in mind your research question. An interview can be done face to face, over telephone, or though emails and letters. Taking notes during the interview can be done by recording, transcripts, or taking notes. Treat it like a source, view it critically. An observation can also be done to collect information If you plan to do an observation, first plan it out. Figure out what you're looking for, if you need permission, things like that. Just like the interview, treat it like any other source. Surveys are another method of field research. Planning your survey will include finding whom to survey, figuring out what to ask, making sure you ask question clearly, and planning out how to distribute the survey. Conduct the survey and then analyze the results. You can also use correspondence for a field research method. Public events and broadcast media can be used as well.
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