Question

Why is note taking an essential element of the research process?

Answer 1

Note taking helps to record the information during interviews or field observation as they occur which would otherwise be lost or forgotten if not recorded. Because of their simple format as a short hand writing, notes can serve as very important memory pegs and help the researchers to recollect the moments from the field or the words of the interviewees verbatim and then develop copious interpretations form just a few sentences or points. They are thus a crucial part of a researchers day to day practice in the field.