POSSIBLE PROBLEMS IN FIELD RESEARCH.
This will depend on the area of research and by extension the researcher himself. However, the following are the common problems:-
- Language barrier in oral literature field research
When a research is conducted in a place with a different language, the researcher is bound not to understand. Equally, some resource people may use original mother tongues/dialects of which the young generation may not follow.
To deal with this, an interpreter is therefore required.
- Transport network in oral literature field research
Some places mat be inaccessible or muddy
This can be dealt with by organizing for special transport means. Where one must walk, then relevant foot wear is required. Enough food, if need be, should also be carried.
- Limited time in oral literature field research
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the researcher may not have enough time to complete his job. In such a situation, he should stick to hi schedule to avoid this coming up.
- Financial constraints in oral literature field research
There might be financial limitations especially in unseen areas of spending. To curb this problem in time, proper and advance budgeting should be done.
- Hostility and suspicion in oral literature field research
Some people may be suspicious and/or hostile. This should be avoided by dressing decently or to the standards of the resource people. Relevant authorities should be informed before going out to the field for the study. If it occurs while in the field, one may have to abandon the study altogether or seek assistance from relevant authorities.
