Definition of slime. 1  1 : soft moist earth or clay; especially : viscous mud. 2  2 : a viscous, glutinous, or gelatinous substance: such asa : a mucous or mucoid secretion of various animals (as slugs and catfishes)b : a product of wet crushing consisting of ore ground so fine as to pass a 200-mesh screen.
Ethnography is the scientific study of human social phenomena and communities, through means such as fieldwork. It is considered a branch of cultural anthropology, the branch of anthropology which focuses on the study of human societies.
View this page at its new location. Note that you can view and download my detailed guide to ethnography and ethnographic fieldwork including lists of questions and tips for fieldwork notes. If you would like to use and cite my work on this subject, this is the best way to go.The term ethnography has come to be equated with virtually any qualitative research project (e.g., see Research Gateway) where the intent is to provide a detailed, in-depth description of everyday life and practice.f you would like to use and cite my work on this subject, this is the best way to go. The term ethnography has come to be equated with virtually any qualitative research project (e.g., see Research Gateway) where the intent is to provide a detailed, in-depth description of everyday life and practice.