Populated by Subjects at a time convenient to the student. Gatherings should conform to a schedule that should allow the student to fulfill all assignments on time
Inhabited by a clearly defined subculture
Members recognize themselves as a group
Based on subjects’ willingness to participate in the study
Limited to subjects 18 or older (unless you are able to obtain a signed parental consent for all minors)
Interesting and exciting to study
Potential Abstract Revision Questions
Have you narrowed the field/topic enough?
How will you gain access to the subculture? To the site? (Remember that easy access does not mean easy research)
What is your status in relation the this subculture (insider/outsider) and what complexities might that introduce?
Are there any ethical or legal/safety concerns?
Do you have a genuine interest in the subculture?
Have you developed real (researchable) questions to explore?
Are you in it to win it? That is, is this subculture and fieldsite going to intellectually engage you for the next three to four months?