Fieldwork

usgb/ˈfiːldwɜːrk/
noun

The practical work done by researchers in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office.

The geology students are going on a fieldwork trip to study volcanic rocks.
Visual representation of "fieldwork" - The practical work done by researchers in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office.

Often appears as...

  • fieldwork studies
  • fieldwork research

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Active Participation

Fieldwork involves actively doing tasks, not just reading about them.

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They conducted fieldwork by taking soil samples themselves.
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Outside Routine Spaces

Fieldwork takes place outside traditional learning or professional environments.

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Our fieldwork on the riverbank revealed rare plant species.
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Real-World Application

Fieldwork applies theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

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In fieldwork, we tested the physics theory in real situations.
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