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Anthropologists face challenges in archiving ethnographic data. Standardized personal data storage and transparent reporting are proposed to ensure the credibility of anthropological research and interpretation.

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  • Anthropology
  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Increasing demand for data accountability and public access in anthropology.
  • Ethnographic data encompasses both 'hard' (transcripts) and 'soft' (memories, impressions) forms.
  • Archiving hard data is feasible, but soft data presents unique challenges for re-analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To reconcile the need for data accessibility with the nature of ethnographic information.

Main Methods:

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