Ethnographic Research

Issued by Elon University

Earners of this badge have acquired proficient skills in and an understanding of ethnographic research methods & fieldwork. They have successfully completed the requirements and exhibit expertise in cultural sensitivity, avoiding bias, in-depth understanding of human diversity, human-centered design, and anticipating consumer behaviors. Earners have successfully created an ethnographic project of high quality of their choice: research, collecting data, analyzing results, & presenting findings.

Type Validation
Level Intermediate
Time Weeks

Skills

Earning Criteria

Apply and be accepted through the PERCS Application, reviewed by Elon University PERCS Directors.
Complete the PERCS Ethics Module through Moodle
Earn CITI Certification and receive IRB approval.
Production of an ethnographic project of high quality through ONE of the following: 4 s.h. of an upper-level course that involves ethnographic research (in e.g., ANT, SOC, REL, IGS, WGS); 4 s.h. of 4999 or 4998 undergraduate research; 2 s.h. of 4999 or 4998 + internship or study abroad; SURE: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience