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Beneito-Montagut, R. (2011). Ethnography goes online: Towards a user-centered methodology to research interpersonal communication on the internet. Qualitative Research, 11(6), 716-735.

Learning Objective:  Explain how online qualitative methods differ from and are similar to traditional qualitative methods

How does the article support the Learning Objective?  The author discusses the process of studying interpersonal relationships online and suggests particular strategies for online ethnography.

Summary:  The author suggests strategies for ethnography applied to interpersonal relationships online. The author makes suggests by reviewing data from a study on life and emotions online.

Pruit, J.C. (2015). Preschool teacher and the discourse of suspicion. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 44(4), 510-534.

Learning Objective:  Identify and discuss potential ethical issues with…ethnography

How does the article support the Learning Objective?   The author did participant observation at a Montessori preschool and interviewed teachers.

Summary:  Through participant-observation and interviews with preschool teachers, the author discusses a discourse “ of suspicion surrounding male preschool teachers, preconstructing them as threats.”