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SCCC Soc 101 Name_____________________

Field Journal

Use this field note template as a guideline for informal note taking during and immediately following the event you

attend. You will find this information helpful when preparing your essay and class presentation. While this

template is helpful it is not all-inclusive, that being, you may find that it does not include some of the experiences

that you may have. In such a case, space has been included for you to write additional notes.

Prior to attending your event you should do some preliminary research on the in the community event (the religion

or the performance art event you are attending) to ensure that you are prepared to act with proper etiquette and avoid

offending anybody. You will be taking on many roles during this project; student, representative of SCCC,

researcher, and most importantly a guest of the institution which you are visiting. Please remember to be respectful

of the atmosphere of which you are a guest, respect the institution and participants around you and thank your host

community for their time and efforts for hosting you. Dress and speak accordingly, when appropriate follow their

example. If you are unsure about something, ask a member of the community (in a religious setting questions often

should be directed to a person of the same sex). Most of all enjoy your experience.

Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Start time:________________________________ End time:___________________________________________

Assignment: _________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the environment:

Location (name): _____________________________________________________________________________

Location Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Location City: __________________________Location State: _________________________________________

Location Neighborhood (what type of neighborhood is it? _____________________________________________

What are the defining characteristics about the environment or the neighborhood?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Location building style (outside): The building, inside and outside. Size, building style, materials used, architecture,

geographic orientation, décor. Is the building oriented to a specific compass direction—more important for

religions-- (you may need to ask) – if so, why?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Location building style (inside): describe the interior colors, layout, room size, room use, room restrictions, multiple

levels, décor, disbursement of information, use of symbols and icons, art or advertisements.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Smoking or non-smoking: ______________________________________________________________________

Type of event: ________________________________________________________________________________

Event details: _________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

To what degree were you already familiar with this type of event: ________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

SCCC Soc 101 Name_____________________

Field Journal

Who did you attend the event with: ________________________________________________________________

The worship and performance rooms:

How big are they: ______________________________________________________________________________

How many could they accommodate:_______________________________________________________________

Are there seating arrangements:____________________________________________________________________

How many windows: ___________________________________________________________________________

Describe the lighting: ___________________________________________________________________________

Colors used: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Where is the focal point: _________________________________________________________________________

How well does sound travel: ______________________________________________________________________

What was the reverence of participants in the space: ___________________________________________________

Is there an alter, shrine, or stage:___________________________________________________________________

What scents or smells do you notice: _______________________________________________________________

What symbols did you notice: _____________________________________________________________________

What ritual objects did you see: ___________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe the participants: (use additional paper if needed)

Estimate the total number of participants:________

Estimate the total number of participants by race and age, and gender:

White (total)_________ Gender total: m__________f__________