Q Reader Response Discussion Seven Due date: Initial post by Thursday before mid-night, reply to your classmates by Sunday before midnight. Every week you will be asked to discuss what you have read. Here are the criteria: Minimum 450-500 words (for the initial post and 250 for each response), use the same terminology found in the textbooks, answer the prompts below, and respond to at least two classmates' posts. Make sure all your posts are free from grammatical and spelling errors. (There is an example of a discussion posting under "Course Documents"). The discussion this week is about conducting observations. You will need to include an observation for Module 3: Local Fieldwork. Watch the following Ted Talk. The speaker provides an interesting discussion about observations. As you watch the video, think about your own issue/topic and how you plan to conduct your observation. Cally Harper. (2014, February 13). The Power of Observations. [Ted Talk]. TEDxSpenceSchool. [Ted Talk]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3iia4Hiw4 • How does the author set up the TEDTalk? • How does the author transition to the concept of Observation? • How does the author connect the scientific observations made in the study? • How does the power of observation impact research? • Include any other any other thoughts. After you watch the video, brainstorm on the type of observation you want to conduct. Review Module 7: Week 7 lecture for observation selection. Think and discuss the following concerning your own observation. • Who is your audience for the observation? • Who do you plan to observe? • How do you plan to document your observation(s)? • What do you hope to learn from your observation? • How can you connect the observation to your issue/topic? • What questions do you have about your observation component to address the issue/topic that you are examining? • Include anything else you want to discuss about your future observation work.