Narrative as Ethnographic Research Tool

Sheridan, N. (2008) Narrative as Ethnographic Research Tool. Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference, Oxford, UK, 20-22 Sep 2008.

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Abstract

My fieldnotes consisted of a messy conglomerate of information, so I started rewriting them. The process of rewriting turned the fieldnotes into a thick narrative of the situations—with this, step-by-step, the messiness became comprehensible and a coherent picture of the field. Throughout the process of rewriting the position of researcher emerged. The value systems and interpretations of the research comes through the use of language and the way descriptions are used. Narrative thus turned not only into an instrument of creating meaning but also as a tool of reflection.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Tasler, Dr Nathalie
Authors: Sheridan, N.
College/School:University Services > Learning and Teaching Services Division
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Journal Name:Oxford Ethnography Conference
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