What is prolonged engagement in the field? How would you demonstrate it?

Prolonged engagement in the field is defined as extended involvement in a particular setting over a prolonged period of time. This could include being embedded in a community, being involved in a project, or having a working relationship with participants in a setting. A way to demonstrate prolonged engagement in the field is to illustrate that you have established a meaningful, sustained presence and relationship with members of the setting you are examining. This could include evidence of interactions over an extended period, such as having participated in multiple activities with members of the community, taken part in longer-term projects, or co-facilitated longer-term workshops or dialogues. Additionally, showing that you have kept in contact over the prolonged period could be a demonstration of prolonged engagement in the field.