This document discusses fieldwork and data recording practices in qualitative research. It defines fieldwork as observing and collecting data about people and environments in natural settings rather than controlled labs. Field research aims to understand people in natural environments. Data recording preserves the data collected and can include checklists, notes, audio/video. Field notes are personal and include descriptions, methods, reflections. Conducting field research involves building a team, collecting data on site, analysis, and communicating results. Advantages are studying real-world contexts with fewer variables and deep understanding, while disadvantages are expense, bias, difficulty controlling variables.