ETHNOGRAPHIC OBSERVATION. 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to observe people in their natural environment?

We studied two tools:

• Archival studies. 

• Ethnographic observation.

Each tool has its own pros and cons; still, I prefer ethnographic OBSERVATION. 

It is a research tool where the researcher can study

 the behavior patterns, interactions, and culture of

 the chosen person or group of people in their

 natural surroundings. Mainly, we have to improve

 the quality of being more patient when we are

 doing ethnographic observation. 

The second thing is curiosity, and finally, being

 more open-minded.  I don't know how to be more open-minded or completely avoid being judgmental

 while doing this, because, when it

 comes to studying others, I find it fine

 to accept their beliefs, even if they are

 completely opposite to mine. It is not

about finding who is the righteous one.

 However, at a certain point, after

 observing for too long, we have to

 form opinions or write a report based

 on what we have perceived

 about others, which is another form of judging, isn't it? This process involves some degree of judgment

 too, even though it is open-minded.

CONSENT FORM  is a new concept introduced to us. A consent form is a document that asks for a

 person's permission to participate in something, like a study or activity. It explains what will happen,

 what is expected from them, and any risks involved, including the clarity of confidentiality. By signing

 the form, the person agrees to take part voluntarily, knowing all the important details about the activity.

On the other hand, we have to observe the participant's behavior. Now, think about how they will

 behave—do you think they would reveal their true personality after knowing someone is going to

 watch them 24/7? Maybe this is okay for long-term observations (like six months or more), as people

 can't mask their true selves for too long. But, in our case, we are given a short time period, and within

 that, I find it uncertain how trustworthy our data would be.

The key point of ethnographic studies is to gather a deep understanding of a group's way of life through

 the lens of observation, focusing on aspects such as:

• Physical attributes.
• Emotions.
• Culture and social interactions.

Whatever the focus may be, I am excited to learn and experience more. I hope this journey of

 observation will shape and influence each individual’s way of viewing the world, helping them become

 better people in the future.