Geography Professor how-to
How to Run a Neighborhood Field Survey
Field surveys connect data to places.
Quick answer
Field surveys connect data to places. In short: pick; train; collect, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Pick a research question.
Train students in methods.
Collect GPS points.
Record observations.
Map results.
Present findings.
Safety reminders for geography professors
- Plan for field safety
- Protect sensitive location data
- Protect student privacy
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Tenure · Adjunct · Syllabus · Peer review · Office hours · Sabbatical: see the full geography professor glossary.