DEFINITION AND PURPOSE

Field reports carefully and interpret a

researcher’s observation of behaviors usually in
relation to a theory, in order to confirm or disprove
it, to draw conclusions, or selections from the
observer. Participant’s behaviors are carefully
recorded, described, or classified in order to show
patterns and/or unique instances. Field reports are
usually sign to allow students to connect a theory to
real life (Atmiya Institutes of Technology and
science, n.d.).
 A field report can also be a documentation
- students experience while in the field
- Work Report Writing Guidelines
*for example during practicum.
In this case, the students may be asked to report
their experience and reflect on it in light of
theories that they learned in class.
 CONTENT OVERVIEW
While formats may vary, the field report usually of the
following sections:
 Introduction
 Description
 Interpretation and analysis or Lessons learned
 Conclusions and recommendations
 Appendix
 References
The succeeding sections talk about the expected content
and writing conventions
 INTRODUCTION
The goal of the introduction is to orient your reader about the observation
you did or the you performed. Introduce your field report by presenting the
following:
 The goal of the report
 Summary of the relevant (for observations)
a. For observation: participants, the institution and place where the observation
was conducted, the relevant dates.
b. For the field experience: the nature of the business or organization where you
were placed, kind of work assigned to you the duration of your field experience.
 DESCRIPTION
The description section should provide the details of what you have
observed or experienced. It includes the following:
1) Scope: kind of observation done and when and for how long was
the observation conducted?
2) Subjects: It describes the participants in terms of age, gender or
sex, race and other relevant demographic details.
3) Observations: What was your impression of the participants as a
whole? What kind of behaviors were shown (or not shown) and
whom?(University of Sourthern Carolina,2015)

Details of your field experience can talk about answers to these

questions: (1) What kind of work did you do? (2) What lessons did
you learn from these?
 Interpretation and Analysis
For observation: This section explains what you have seen from
the perspective of the theory presented. Some questions to answers,
according to Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science (n,d):

 What behaviors were widely observed? What were unique behaviors?

 Why do you think did the participants behave this way?
 Are there any patterns?
 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the observation?
 What lessons did you gain from the observation?
 How did your observation affect your view of professions related to
the observation phenomenon?

For field experience: Here are some questions to answers:

 What skills were you able to gain or improve?
 What does research say about the task you performed?
 How did the experience affect your career plans?
Conclusions & Recommendations

It summarize the findings of the

paper and presents
recommendations including
problems encountered and
limitations of the observations
(Atmiya Institute of Technology
and Science, (n.d,)
Appendix
Include in the appendix the “extras”
that you don’t need in the body, but are
related to the study, for example:
Interview transcripts, photographs, and
observation forms used (if any)
REFERENCES
presents the complete bibliographic
information of all the sources cited in
the paper. Consult your teacher on the
documentation system (for example
APA) that is going to be used.
 There is a sample
observation report written by
Jesika Clarise Zapanta for a
subject in her certificate
course in Education subjects.
(Sections have been omitted
and details have been
 OBSERVATION REPORT ON ADOLESCENT
DEVELOPMENT:
A Report on Cholo, Age 11
Adolescence, usually from age 13 to 18 is a transition stage
for individuals. At this stage, they leave their childhood stage and
transition to adulthood. This transition brings many challenges:
peoples identities, decision-making abilities, and goals (e.g.,career)
begin to crystalize and this brings about rapld changes in how they
relate to other people (ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education,
1998).
Adolescence spend 7 to 8 hours in school. In this setting,
they are exposed to a greater diversity of people than they have
ever been in their homes. They now interact with more authority
figures (e.g. teachers, administrators, security officers) and spend a
lot of time with their peers. This makes the school setting an ideal
place for observing key areas of adolescent development.
 Objective
This study aims identify
developmental characteristics
displayed by a male adolescent
at school.
Observation procedure
As provide in the instructions for this paper, an adolescent in the
school setting was observed for this report
The participants was an 11-year old boy called “Cholo” (not his real
name). Observation was done on two occasions, on March 17 and
28, 2014, at the Elimy Christian Academy, a private Christian school
in Manila. On both occasions, observation was come at the following
school sites and periods:
Classroom 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Cafeteria 12:00 nn - 12:30 pm
Basketball court 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Playground 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Observation was done using the checklist provided in the report
instruction.
Result of the observation

Table 1 shows the adolescent characteristics

that were observed in Cholo during the
observation period.

Table 1: adolescent Characteristics

Observed in the Participants
Items to be observed Evident Not
evident
1. Shows interest towards the opposite sex. 
2. Demonstrates ability to consider many possible 
ways of solving a problem using reasoning skills.
3. Has a better proportioned body build with body 
fat leveling of
4. Is conscious about physical 
appearance/attractiveness (interest in clothes and
accessories evident.)
5. Is often easily excited and has little control of own 
feelings.
6. Spends a big part of time with peers. 
7. Expresses negative feelings by either sulking, 
refusing to speak, or loudly criticizing the cause of
anger/those who have let him or her down.
8. Is critical of persons in authority especially if they 
restrain his/her attempts for independence or treat
him or her unfairly.
9. Talks about what career/occupation to take, 
especially those whit prestige or are glamorous
Interpretation and Analysis
Cholo, as an 11-year-old, can be classified under the sub-
stage of early adolescence. At this stage, physical
development should already be underway. People at this stage
should have good motor coordination and a strong grip for
small objects. They are also expected to be more concerned
over their physical appearance or attractiveness.
As shown in the checklist, Cholo was-observed to show
majority (4 out 5 items) of the physical development
characteristics associated with adolescence. He was able to
dribble and shout a basketball, which demonstrated the
expected physical coordination, his concern over is
appearance was observed as he wore cologne and maintained
the cleanliness and neatness of his uniform.
In comparison, not as many checked items fall under the category of social
and emotional development. Development in this area provides children
the abilities to interact with the world around them. They are now able to
interact with a group of different characteristics.

However, some behaviors normally considered as negative were not

observe, such as item 5: ‘’is often easily excited and has little control of own
feelings’’ and item 7: ‘’Expresses negative feelings by either sulking,
refusing to speak, or loudly criticizing the cause of anger/those who have let
him or her down. “These negative emotional expressions are what many
parents consider as hallmarks of adolescence, however, Cholo, throughout
the observation, appeared to be very even tempered and cooperative with
his peers and teachers it. Is possible, however, that these behaviors appear
in other settings, for example at home with the family. His personality
should also be considered: perhaps Cholo is just naturally quiet.

This observation activity was effective in describing in broad details the

development profile of an adolescent . Certain limitations, however, need to
be a knowledge. For one, some behaviors could not be observed because the
observation sites were limited to the classroom, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
Item 20: “Prefers magazines to books, comic books and strips” may be more-
evident in other settings where such materials are accessible, like the
library.
Conclusion and Recommendations
To summarize, Cholo, age 11, displayed majority of the
characteristics associated with adolescent physical
development. Fewer characteristics were displayed for social
and emotional, intellectual, and moral development. The
absence of certain characteristics can be explained through
the limitations of the observation procedure and the
developmental sub-stage where the participants belongs..

It is recommended the future observation activities involve

other sources of information that reinforce the observation,
such as interviews with teachers and parents.
THANK
YOU!!!
 EXERCISE: GUESS IT!
1. Field Report can also be a T O T M I N D E C A U N O.

2. Field reports carefully and interpret a researcher’s

observation of E H V O S B A I R S.

3. The E S I P I D C R T O N section should provide the

details of what you have observed or experienced.

4. To orient your reader about the observation you did or the

you performed is found in N D R T C I N O I U T O.

5. The “extras” that you don’t need in the body, but are
related to the study are found in the D X P E I P A N.
ENUMERATE IT!
6-11. Six sections found in a Field Report.

12-13. This section explains what you have seen

from the perspective of the theory presented.

14-15. It summarize the findings of the paper and

presents recommendations including problems
encountered and limitations of the observations.
 TRUE OR FALSE.
Write T if the statement is true and F if
false.
_________1. Field Report is kind of combination of Laboratory
Report and Survey Report.
_________2. References includes the different cited sources but
exclude books.
_________3. According to Atmiya Institute of Technology and
Science, Interpretation and Analysis summarizes the findings
of the paper and presents recommendations including
problems encountered and limitations of the observations.
_________4. Field reports are usually sign to allow students to
connect a theory to real life.
_________5. Participant’s behaviors are carefully recorded,
described, or classified in order to show patterns and/or
unique instances in Field Report.
 GOD
BLESS!!!
1.
ANSWER KEY:
DOCUMENTATION
2. BEHAVIORS
3. DESCRIPTION
4. INTRODUCTION
5. APPENDIX
6-11. INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
APPENDIX
REFERENCE
12-13. INTERPRETATION AND
ANALYSIS
14-15. CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
16. T
17. F
18. F
19. T
20. T