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Methods of Rapid Evaluation, Assessment, and Appraisal

Community Evaluation and Research Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, mcnall{at}msu.edu

Pennie G. Foster-Fishman

Michigan State University

A central issue in the use of rapid evaluation and assessment methods (REAM) is achieving a balance between speed and trustworthiness. In this article, the authors review the key differences and common features of this family of methods and present a case example that illustrates how evaluators can use rapid evaluation techniques in their own work. In doing so, the authors hope to (a) introduce readers to a family of techniques with which they may be unfamiliar, (b) highlight their strengths and limitations, and (c) suggest appropriate contexts for use. Ultimately, the authors hope that REAM becomes a valuable addition to evaluators' toolkits.

Key Words: rapid evaluation • real-time evaluation • rapid assessment

American Journal of Evaluation, Vol. 28, No. 2, 151-168 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1098214007300895


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