This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: July 24 is International Self Care Day – who knew that was a day, right? But I think we can all use a reminder to focus on taking care of ourselves, in whatever way is best […]
Data Visualization Applications: Line Charts
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Here we will continue our Data Visualization Applications series with an introduction to line charts. Line charts are a versatile and effective tool for charting time series or continuous data. Here we will outline how to […]
Internal vs External Evaluators: What’s the Difference and Which One is Right for You?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Hey Program Managers, I wonder if you’ve ever needed to decide how to evaluate the programs or services you offer; not just the in-the-weeds details about how to write the evaluation plan and measure the outcomes, […]
How to Use World Cafés as an Evaluation Data Collection Method
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: If you want to collect richer data than a survey can provide, but interviews and focus groups are not feasible for your number or availability of participants, a World Café might be your solution! World Cafés […]
Why You Should Evaluate Your Healthcare Program: Lessons From Three Hive Consulting
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: At Eval Academy, we recently wrote about why you should evaluate your non-profit program. If you missed it, you can read it here. In the next installment of our series, we shift our focus to the […]
Crafting Compelling Narratives: A Guide to Presenting Themes from Qualitative Data
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: In our previous article, Interpreting themes from qualitative data: thematic analysis, we introduced the concept of thematic analysis, provided you with a 5-step process to complete your analysis, and highlighted some common challenges with thematic analysis. […]
New Infographic: Steps for Developing an Outcome Assessment Survey
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy just released a new infographic: “Steps for Developing an Outcome Assessment Survey” Who’s it for? This infographic is for anyone looking to learn more about developing a survey for an outcome assessment. What’s the […]
Unlocking Impact: The Importance of Evaluation for Non-Profits
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Evaluation isn’t just a buzzword; for non-profits focused on making a genuine difference in their communities, evaluation is indispensable. It’s the process that lets you measure how effective, efficient, and impactful your programs and operations really […]
New Template: Canva design templates for creating your own Theory of Change!
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy just released a new template, “Canva design templates for creating your own Theory of Change” Who’s it for? Whether you’re new to evaluation or if evaluation is your main role, this Canva design template […]
Survey Design: Unsure about Unsure
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Designing a quality survey isn’t as easy as it seems. I’m sure we’ve all been asked to take surveys that frustrate us for one reason or another. Maybe the answer we want to choose isn’t available, […]