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Using Mobile Technologies as Research Tools: Pragmatics, Possibilities and Problems

Using Mobile Technologies as Research Tools: Pragmatics, Possibilities and Problems

Ria Hanewald
Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 21
ISBN13: 9781613501016|ISBN10: 1613501013|EISBN13: 9781613501023
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-101-6.ch108
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Hanewald, Ria. "Using Mobile Technologies as Research Tools: Pragmatics, Possibilities and Problems." Wireless Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2012, pp. 130-150. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-101-6.ch108

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Hanewald, R. (2012). Using Mobile Technologies as Research Tools: Pragmatics, Possibilities and Problems. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Wireless Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications (pp. 130-150). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-101-6.ch108

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Hanewald, Ria. "Using Mobile Technologies as Research Tools: Pragmatics, Possibilities and Problems." In Wireless Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 130-150. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-101-6.ch108

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Abstract

This chapter describes the use of mobile technologies as research tools while discussing both the benefits and limitations of this mode. It maps practical approaches to the management of a mobile, digital data collection process and its accompanying challenges, namely the potential and pitfalls in gathering, coding and archiving the research data. The use of mobile technology devices and the amalgamation of hardware, operating systems, networking and software to facilitate and support this process are discussed. The lessons learned from the technical aspects underpinning fieldwork for research purposes will assist others in maximizing the potential of mobile technology to support their research projects.

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