Observations Paper 1
CJUS750 Week 5 Observations Paper Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS:
OBSERVATIONS P A IAPER SSIGNMENT NSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
One of the hallmarks of qualitative research is writing detailed observations when collecting
data. For this assignment, take a notebook with you to a public setting where social interaction
takes place (restaurant, public library, public park, shopping mall, airport, etc.). Observe for an
hour, then write up your notes into a descriptive vignette, looking for patterns in events and
actions. Observe as though you are a stranger in a new country, trying to make sense of the
action around you. Describe how things look, smell, sound, feel, etc. Be as descriptive as
possible. Write up your observations into a vignette with the intention of having readers feel as
though they are in the environment you choose to observe. Do not be shy to talk to people and
ask what they are doing for more information. to concentrate on observing the Remember
context only ( )! This paper should be no longer than 3 pages double-no personal opinions
spaced. There is going to be follow-up with this assignment through the Developing
Conclusions Assignment.
Assignment Specifics:
Student will write a 3 double-spaced reflective paper.
Citations from any of the Learn material from the assigned module.
APA format.
Observations Paper 2
Observations Paper
CJUS750 Qualitative Methods of Research
Name
Liberty University
