fieldwork notes
[ˈfildwɜrk noʊts]
nounpl: fieldwork notes
notas de trabalho de campo
1. Written records, observations, and data collected by researchers during on-site investigations, studies, or surveys in natural or social environments outside of a laboratory or office setting
The anthropologist reviewed her fieldwork notes to identify patterns in the community's cultural practices.
A antropóloga revisou suas notas de trabalho de campo para identificar padrões nas práticas culturais da comunidade.
2. Documentation of qualitative or quantitative information gathered through direct observation, interviews, or measurements during research in the field
The biologist's fieldwork notes included detailed sketches and measurements of the plant species discovered during the expedition.
As notas de trabalho de campo do biólogo incluíam desenhos detalhados e medições das espécies de plantas descobertas durante a expedição.
Fieldwork notes are essential in Brazilian academic research, particularly in anthropology, sociology, and environmental sciences. They represent a bridge between raw observation and final research conclusions, valued in both university settings and government research institutions. The practice is central to qualitative research methodology taught across Brazilian and Portuguese universities.
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