fieldwork ideas/ sources

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do surveys by another group count as fieldwork/ primary source?

- could survey students on youtube usage in terms commenting and 2-way conversations (poster and commenter, and society and post).  I could then compare the known (referenced)  differences between theocratic middle eastern governments and the democracy in the US, and show how these survey results would conflict/ interact with the theocratic government

- With field work, a primary source of information can be obtained.  This can give a "from the horses mouth" aspect to the paper, and adds to the credibility of the conclusion.  Fieldwork needs to be addressed in a way that considers the one performing the fieldwork.  Surveys can't include everyone.  The one person you want to interview isn't always available.  Fieldwork needs to reflect these limitations.

I need to concentrate on

1. the 2-way communication aspect of youtube,

2. the viewpoint of the citizens. interviews?

in terms of sources,

-need book sources.

sources i have: journal, blog, article, video, paper(foley), survey. all electronic.

i need published books, whether electronic or hardcopy.