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Criterion A: Observation and report

4 marks
  • The observation is specific and situated in context.
  • Description is separated from interpretation.
  • The report is both organized and detailed.

Criterion B: Methodological and conceptual extension of initial fieldwork

6 marks
  • The second method follows logically from the first observation.
  • Its link to a key or inquiry-specific concept is explicit.
  • The choice is justified, not just stated.

Criterion C: Second fieldwork data collection and analysis

4 marks
  • The data selected is relevant to the inquiry.
  • Analysis uses the key or inquiry-specific concept.
  • Irrelevant or inconsistent data does not weaken the analysis.

Criterion D: Critical reflection of fieldwork research, methods and concepts/area of inquiry

12 marks
  • The first observation and second method are compared and evaluated.
  • Your position as researcher and its effect on results are discussed.
  • You explain what you learned about doing anthropology.

Criterion A: Anthropological nature of the research

4 marks
  • The area of inquiry and research question are both identified.
  • The link between them is explained in detail.
  • Key or inquiry-specific concepts are relevant and used appropriately.

Criterion B: Appropriateness and justification of methods

4 marks
  • Two methods fit the research question.
  • Choices are justified with reference to relevant literature.
  • Feedback from the panel discussion is taken into account.

Criterion C: Awareness of ethical considerations

4 marks
  • Consent, privacy, risk, and representation are addressed where relevant.
  • Each issue is tied to your actual fieldwork.
  • You explain why each issue matters.

Criterion D: Critical thinking

12 marks

    Criterion E: Evaluation of fieldwork process (doing anthropology)

    9 marks
    • Methodological strengths and weaknesses are evaluated.
    • Your role as researcher (reflexivity) is examined.
    • Ethical issues are evaluated for this specific research.

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