READ ME CAREFULLY
last updated 9/15/21 / - locations pending\due date extended; names entered but adjustments in progress
OBSERVATION GUIDELINES-&-WORKSHEET:
-pre-step - If you are not sure what the term means, first search for a clear definition/description of "field study". You also may see references in your notes from Research Methods or from Senior Seminar.
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Be
sure you & your partner(s) understand the specific factor/channel/concept
you have been assigned in the chart . Refer to your text and/or notes.
2 - Select any 2 locations (physical sites) [originally this assignment was done on campus, but any "public environment "will do & this semester you can conduct any of your observations & analysis from a distance]. You can choose to visit the sites together (physically distancing of course) OR you can split up & compare notes later. For Fall 2021, I realize some teams may need to do a totally virtual tour of a location-- relying on photos & video & Earthcams. I also expect most teams will be comparing their notes using "long distance" means. In other words, the comparison discussions on what you noticed can be done face-to-face [physically distanced] or virtually or simply by phone. Below is a list of several strategies for approaching your field-study, observation goals. NOTE: Not all of these strategies are relevant for all assigned items, but there should be at least 2-3 that you can use.
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Maintain your researcher objectivity as you observe the sites & take notes on
what you notice.
4a- The submission of your & your partner's selection of 2 sites/locations is due by 9/16/21-11:59pm by email to the professor. (sent by one person but "cc-ing" the partner on the email).
4b- Your
oral report on the insights from your field study will
begin in class on ___9/20/21____. You
will be given a few minutes at the beginning of class on that date to
finalize a
concise summary statement for your team report [via a preset private channel in
Teams]
SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN CONDUCTING A FIELD STUDY | |
> In a few words , describe what your assigned item actually means (in terms of human &/or nonverbal communication) |
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Rank your perception
of the observed site/location in relation to your assigned
quality/dimension;
To what degree is it ______ [ 1low <-->10high ] |
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> What are two of the features of your observed site/location which you believe have the greatest influence in connection with your assigned quality/dimension? Does the quality/dimension have any influence on the interpersonal communication behaviors which are taking place in this observed environment? |
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> Are there any nonverbal norms that are evident in the way this site “handles” your assigned quality/dimension? |
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> In a few words, write down the overall feeling you get from this site/location [e.g. happy, excited, powerful, relaxed, conservative, risktaking, etc.] ( similar to our discussion of Nighthawks) |
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> As was addressed in the book “Cubed”, [ look it up] is the work flow within this site affected by the design choices that have been used? Many people have predicted the end of the open design office in the post-pandemic world. Do you expect the layout of your observed site/location to change in the near future? | |
> Wild Card: What else did you notice about this environment? |
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concept: perceptions of ... communicated nonverbally |
Location1 |
Location2 |
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Jaylyn Smith |
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FORMALITY |
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Haig Boyajian |
Ryan Quick |
WARMTH |
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Rikki Goodman | Sam Lewis | PRIVACY |
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Timothy Romero |
Quinton Tramm | FAMILIARITY |
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LaNeice Mitchell |
Ashley Ruiz |
CONSTRAINT |
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Richard Devino |
Daniel Chee-Wah |
Kelly Lizano | DISTANCE |
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Trey Jackson |
Kevin Rizzni |
James Bosworth |
TIME *** |
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Julie Myhal |
Lauren Costello |
*COLOR & DESIGN[compare/contrast
any 2 (campus) depts] >Do the depts live up to their NV messages?> |
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FYI: SAMPLE LOCATIONS USED IN THE PAST INCLUDED:
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DORM ROOMS ON CAMPUS | MY WORKPLACE [beach club] |
the SHU GREEN | LOCAL RESTAURANTS [DD] |
SHU REGISTRAR/BURSAR | COACHES' SUITE IN WALSH GYM |
PIRATES COVE/CAFE/COMMUTER CAFE/ | CLASSROOMS |
PRESIDENTS' HALL | my HOUSE |
DUNKIN DONUTS @ SHU vs other locations | RING BUILDING |
WORKPLACE[Glaze Donuts/Horse Riding] | BURGER KING |
JUBILEE HALL | FAHY HALL |
*** http://www.thetimeparadox.com/surveys/ (additional resource)