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ANTHRO 201- Spring 2019 FIELD NOTES (30pts)
FIELD NOTES GUIDELINES
FIELD NOTES (2/20-3/27) 30 pts: Direct observations of your research topic across 2 field visits: detailed
descriptions, 18-25 pictures/sketches with captions, post-observation reflection. In order to successfully
complete this assignment, you will need to go out into the field at LEAST twice. Selfies are required for
each outing☺.
The following items must be included (see student samples on D2L):
a) TOPIC (Archaeology or Primatology)
b) Dates of Visit (include start & end times for each visit) NOTE: 2-4 field visits.
c) Location(s) visited. Include a section/ pic of the general layout.
d) Pre-Fieldwork thoughts and expectations. 1 paragraph. Questions to consider: Why did you
select this topic? What has your experience been with it? What preconceptions and/or knowledge do
you have about the selected topic?
e) Observations/Descriptions.
i. Include 18-25 pictures with captions.
ii. Notes should include detailed descriptions and comments. (3-4 sentences /pic)
iii. Guiding questions to consider:

f) Post-Fieldwork Reflection. 2-3 paragraphs.
i. Collect background research on your subject (online). Compare your pre-fieldwork
thoughts, observations and background research. To what extent were your
preconceptions confirmed, challenged, etc. What did you learn? Review and discuss
your research methods.
ii. MUSUEM: Reflect on the representation of the culture through material artifacts.
iii. PRIMATES: Reflect on how non-human primates help us understand humans and
their behavior.
NOTE: Keep in mind that you are not presenting your field notes. You are using your field notes as a basis for your
research topic (e.g. Primatology→ gorillas at the zoo→ gorilla diet; Archaeology→ Ancient Egypt→ mummification).
❖ Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. If you are unsure about something, please come talk to me and/or go to the writing
center. Any plagiarism will result in an “F” assignment and you may be referred for additional action.
MUSEUM ZOO
Exhibit and Artifact Analysis.
• Be sure to provide a descriptive overview
of the use of space, images, lighting,
colors, and general location within the
museum .
• What is the central theme of the exhibit?
• Consider the target audience and the
extent to which the exhibit is successful.
• Does the display accurately depict the
culture you researched? Where did the
information about this culture come
from?
• Be sure to provide a descriptive overview of the
use of space. How many primates are housed
within this exhibit? (Include gender and age).
• Take notes on their behavior, locomotor
patterns, anatomical similarities and
differences, patterns of social interactionsgrooming, dominance behavior, etc. (esp.
between mother and infant),
• As you are watching the primates, take very
descriptive notes. Be prepared to observe them
for at least 45-60 minutes. You should also pay
attention to how the humans are observing the
non-human primates and vice-versa. What are
their reactions?