Fieldwork and wellbeing manual

This page is a resource developed by and for researchers by the Centre for Research on Language Diversity (formerly the Research Centre for Linguistic Typology). It offers advice on a wide range of personal issues to researchers who will be carrying out community-based language documentation projects.

In celebration of fieldwork

Staying safe

1. Fire or theft
2. Illness and injury
3. Civil unrest
4. Personal attack
5. Personal issues
6. Personal relationships in the field
7. Weather conditions
8. Personal wellbeing and mental health
9. Alcohol and drugs
10. Personal hygiene
11. Food
12. Water
13. Sleep
14. Fitting in
15. Religion

Risk management

Useful readings