Eadan, an ethnographic researcher, is interested in studying the experiences of emerging scholars navigating their dissertation committees as they conduct narrative research. Which of the following is a typical primary data collection strategy for Eadan?

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The best choice for Eadan to collect primary data would be to select a couple of emerging narrative scholars and observe their experiences as they work through the dissertation process. This will provide Eadan with authentic and first-hand data on the challenges and experiences of emerging scholars in navigating their dissertation committees while conducting narrative research. Using a survey or interviewing faculty members may not provide the same depth and authenticity of data as observing the actual experiences of emerging scholars in real-time. Scouring recently completed dissertations may provide some useful insights but may not allow for the opportunity to gather additional information or ask questions directly to those scholars about their experiences.

Eadan, an Ethnographic Researcher, Is Interested in Studying the Experiences