This paper is a thorough analysis of the benefits of field work to the
anthropology field, especially to a student or ethnographer.
It uses fourteen different field projects as guides for an aspiring anthropologist to use when beginning
fieldwork. This paper demonstrates the importance of fieldwork to the
anthropology field as a whole, as well as to the individual. All of Crane and Angrosino's projects are summarized, and their meaning is clearly outlined. Topics covered include how to approach, research, begin, continue, and conclude fieldwork in any culture. It provides a concise base from which to base ethnographic studies.