MiniFieldStudy-Environments

last updated 9/15/21 / - locations pending\due date extended; names entered but adjustments in progress

-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.

1 – 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. [including Knapp, 8ed. / chaps 4 & the review of the book, CUBED (also noted within item #5 below). You may also want to refer to some of the many recent articles written on anticipated changes in how our offices and our homes will be set up in the post pandemic world.

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.

3 – 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] Be prepared to reference specific principles from Chapter 4. Currently the plan is to deliver the report statements orally. However, If we run out if time and/or the Professor determines the oral presentation is not concrete enough, certain teams will need to submit a written report of their findings-- to be uploaded to designated drop-off spot/Discussion Board Forum in Blackboard.

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)
> Rank your perception of the observed site/location in relation to your assigned quality/dimension; To what degree is it ______ [ 1low <-->10high ]
> 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?
> Are there any nonverbal norms that are evident in the way this site “handles” your assigned quality/dimension?
> 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)
> 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?

			concept: perceptions of ... communicated nonverbally	Location1 (team selects by 9/9/20)	Location2 (team selects by 9/9/20)
Jaylyn Smith	Lauren Butler		FORMALITY	_____	_____
Haig Boyajian	Ryan Quick		WARMTH	_____	_____
Mel Primorac	Rikki Goodman	Sam Lewis	PRIVACY	_____	_____
Mia DeLuca	Timothy Romero	Quinton Tramm	FAMILIARITY	_____	_____
LaNeice Mitchell	Ashley Ruiz		CONSTRAINT	_____	_____
Richard Devino	Daniel Chee-Wah	Kelly Lizano	DISTANCE	_____	_____
Trey Jackson	Kevin Rizzni	James Bosworth	TIME ***	_____	_____
Julie Myhal	Lauren Costello		*COLOR & DESIGN[compare/contrast any 2 (campus) depts] >Do the depts live up to their NV messages?>	_____	_____

GROCERY STORE [Stop & Shop]	STARBUCKS
my LIBRARY	PARKS
SHU LIBRARY (Walsh) - various floors	S.O.AVE PARK
the SHU GREEN	DOWNTOWN SOUTH. ORANGE
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