The 3 key things to remember when gathering data
Gathering data can be a scary and a hassle, especially when you aren’t familiar with the place or destination you are going to. We were recently tasked to gather data in barangay timugan, a place where me and my group mates have never been to before. I believe these 3 things are what made our experience smoother in the data gathering process.
Be prepared
Gathering data is tedious but important process in writing any type of paper. It is important to always have a certain flow and plan to follow whenever you decide to gather data. From the way to get to the destination, to the questions you will ask , being prepared allows you to save the most time and resources.
Have a backup plan to your backup plans.
As anything in life, data gathering can be very unexpected. Sometimes things just naturally fall into place, the other times it could seem as if the world is going against you. Having plans b,c, and d will help greatly whenever the latter happens. Back when i was the Council president in my former school I realized that whenever you expect things to go your way, it most likely wont. Which is why backup plans are a must when gathering data.
Be positive and polite
The mindset you have usually dictates the outcome of your plans, whenever you gather data, expect the worst but hope for the best. When things don’t work out, you should always look at the brighter possible alternatives that may happen. Aside from being positive, being polite to those around you will greatly increase your chances of success. Asking for directions and help is a must whenever you go to places you are unfamiliar with. Being polite helps because you usually get better answers and are usually entertained more.
These 3 things are what helped me and my group during our data gathering process, hopefully in the future you too will be able to use these tips whenever you go on your first data adventure.
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