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    Design Research Methods

    WS 2009/10

    Lecture 6

    Léa-Jeanne Sachot
    lea-jeanne.sachot@guc.edu.eg
    Photo/Video Ethnography

    (http://caniuseit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/picture-2.png)
    Photography and video as data collection,
    documentary,and research tools

    • Record things too complex for note taking


    • Observe and discover
    • Document and present
    (www.galen-frysinger.org.com)
    Pictures by Salma Mashhour
    Video:

    Ethnographic study of projector use

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mlk-QSCFnU
    Self-directed photography/video
    • participants are provided with photo or video
    cameras, clear instructions and a structured
    diary.
    • They are asked to document parts of their daily
    life and activities related to the research topic
    • Analysis of the collected images can provide
    insight into the activities, needs, and motivations
    from an internal perspective
    Research Project

    Assignment (40%)
    • Define your research topic (what do you want to
    find out/test?)
    • Choose the appropriate method (questionnaires
    or think aloud method?)
    • Define your sample (who will be the participants/
    respondents? How to make them participate?)
    • Check the lectures and your notes and make sure
    you understand and remember all the important
    things you need to take into consideration beore
    and while researching
    • Do the research! (design and distribute
    questionnaires or conduct think aloud sessions)
    • Take notes during and about the whole research
    process
    • Describe your research experience and findings in
    a research report
    Research Report
    • The report should be written in an essay
    form (2-3 pages) and include the following:
    – Introduction about the topic and research
    question(s)
    – Description of the whole research process and
    experiences
    – Conclusion about the results of the research
    or/and suggestions for further research
    – A copy of the questionnaire or a sample of a
    think aloud protocol
    for submitting the research report:

    Monday 14th of December 2009

    LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

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