A Case Study of a Community-based Participatory Evaluation Research (CBPER) Project: Reflections on Promising Practices and Shortcomings

Authors

Jini Puma, University of Colorado, Denver
Laurie Bennett, National Center for School Engagement
Nicholas J. Cutforth, University of DenverFollow
Chris Tombari, Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
Paul Stein, Colorado Department of Human Services

Publication Date

Spring 2009

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Community Based Participatory Evaluation Research (CBPER)

Abstract

This instrumental case study documents a community-based participatory evaluation research (CBPER) project that involved a community partner, two graduate students, a faculty member, and an external funder. It highlights the fact that a participatory evaluation model is a viable way to conduct community-based research (CBR) when a community organization needs to know if the program services they are offering are effective. The identification of the promising aspects and shortcomings of this project advance the theoretical and methodological understandings of the CBR field and promotes better CBR practice.

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Recommended Citation

Puma, J., Bennett, L., Cutforth, N., Tombari, C., & Stein, P. (2009). A Case Study of a Community-Based Participatory Evaluation Research (CBPER) Project: Reflections on Promising Practices and Shortcomings. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 15(2), 34-47.