Rapid Assessment Process: An Introduction

Resource type
Book
Author/contributor
Title
Rapid Assessment Process: An Introduction
Abstract
A newer edition of this book is available at the following address: https: //rowman.com/ISBN/9780759123212 Rapid Assessment Process (RAP) has gone under many names but invariably uses the techniques of fieldwork and ethnography in a telescoped manner to provide solid, field-based research findings for use by policymakers and program planners. It uses an emic perspective, a team of researchers, triangulation of research findings, and iterative process to produce high-quality research in a fraction of the time taken by traditional ethnography. Long used for third world projects, RAP is now being used to inform policy in many different settings. This volume is the first introduction to this group of methods, explaining to researchers and to students how to do RAP research well. The author, an international development professional who has been doing RAP studies for over two decades, clearly outlines the process, promise and pitfalls of RAP in this brief volume. Included are many examples of successful RAP studies and clear guidance to readers on how to embark on their own RAP research
Publisher
Rowman Altamira
Date
2001
# of Pages
232
Language
en
ISBN
978-0-7591-0012-1
Short Title
Rapid Assessment Process
Library Catalogue
Google Books
Extra
Google-Books-ID: NkSJ3aaaUDIC
Citation
Beebe, J. (2001). Rapid Assessment Process: An Introduction. Rowman Altamira.