Writing an
Ethnographic Essay
Chapter 10
Ethnography Writing:
 Is a method of inquiry into a particular
culture/group that exposes how things
function within that society
 Requires that you expand your
understanding of people, certain
cultures/group environment, within a
certain social context
Features of the
Ethnographic Essay
 Focus on people/groups of people
 Conduct close observations/interviews
 Most of the research will take place in
natural settings
 Examine small components of research
to formulate a bigger picture
 View the world based on the study
subject
Selecting a topic:
 The people/culture is accessible to you.
 The people/culture interest you in some
way.
 The people/culture lend itself to research
utilizing library /on-line.
 Important: You can not be a member
of this group/culture!
Research Methods:
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Taking Notes
Photographs
Interviews
Maps/Location
Research