This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. In this follow-up article, we will walk you through a step-by-step process of how you can develop your own Theory of Change (ToC) diagram for evaluation purposes. You can also find our Theory of Change template here which you can use to support […]
What is Theory of Change in evaluation?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. We get it, Theory of Change (ToC) doesn’t really sound like the most fun, interesting, or appealing evaluation tool. I certainly wasn’t buzzing with excitement when I first heard the phrase ToC! If this also sounds like you, then you’ve come to the […]
Differences between Theory of Change, Log Frames, Results Frameworks and Logic Models – what are they and when to use them
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. In some of our previous articles, we’ve introduced and explained how to use different evaluation planning tools for identifying and assessing outcomes. You might have noticed how there seem to be quite a few tools doing very similar things. It’s no surprise that […]
The importance of articulating assumptions
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. If you’ve been delving into the world of evaluation and Theory of Change (ToC), you are likely to have come across the concept of “assumptions.” Assumptions have a reputation for causing confusion in evaluation. Articulating assumptions can be a tricky task. Documenting assumptions […]
Interpreting themes from qualitative data: thematic analysis
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. Methods such as interviews and focus groups can be an excellent way to collect qualitative data for your evaluation. Check out our previous article on how to conduct interviews. However, there are lots of methods for making sense of qualitative data. These include […]