Alan Counihan A Field Name Research ... - Townlands Project
Alan Counihan A Field Name Research ... - Townlands Project
Alan Counihan A Field Name Research ... - Townlands Project
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CHAPTER FOUR<br />
GETTING STARTED<br />
1. The Farm Survey Envelope<br />
2. The Farm Visit<br />
1. The Farm Survey Envelope<br />
At the outset you may find it useful to make a preliminary or<br />
introductory visit to all the farms you hope to survey. Certainly,<br />
from experience, it is a process I would recommend. Such a<br />
process will allow you to again advertise the survey and to solicit<br />
participation. It will also allow you and your colleagues to plot on<br />
a map the participating farms so that you can plan your return<br />
visits effectively.<br />
In the <strong>Townlands</strong> <strong>Project</strong> this initial farm visit was the first step<br />
in the survey process. It was the time when we introduced<br />
ourselves to the farm families, or other households, and<br />
explained the project. We also made delivery of an envelope<br />
that contained:<br />
● One Survey Cover Letter,<br />
● One or two Survey Forms, (depending on farm size)<br />
● Participant instructions,<br />
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