Reviews the contributions of field studies conducted in the areas of educational administration and policy, including organizational processes, education politics, and leadership and decision making. Suggests new directions in educational policy that field research could explore. (GC)

Examines problems of field research conducted by female researchers in policy settings. Proposes ways to manage role, entree and access, data gathering, reciprocity, and reporting. Raises issue of male-female dynamics in field research, and suggests appropriate roles for female researchers in policy settings. (Author/KH)