This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy has released a new infographic “A Beginner’s Guide to Evaluation: A summary of introductory resources for new evaluators” Who’s it for? This infographic is designed for individuals who are new to the field of […]
Tools to Write in Plain Language
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: What is Plain Language? Plain language is writing in a way that is easy for most people to understand. There are many ways to write in plain language. The goal of using plain language is always […]
New Infographic: Research and Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Eval Academy has released a new infographic “Research and Evaluation”! Who’s it for? This infographic is designed to offer insight into the distinctions between research and evaluation, catering specifically to individuals interested in programs that encompass […]
A picture is worth a thousand words: Photovoice
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: We all know the standard data collection tools in an evaluator’s methodology toolkit: surveys, interviews, focus groups, document review, and maybe even observation. But we also know there is a world of other methodologies out there […]
New infographic: Data viz decision tree
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, “Data Viz Decision Tree” Who’s it for? Choosing the right type of chart to display your data can help to improve clarity among your readers and lessens the likelihood […]
Creating a Qualitative Codebook
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: What is a codebook? A codebook for qualitative research is a stand-alone document that contains a list of themes, codes, and definitions that you are using in your qualitative analysis. A codebook helps to keep the entire […]
New infographic: 10 tips for running a focus group
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Focus groups are a valuable method of qualitative data collection in evaluation, enabling in-depth exploration of participant perspectives, experiences, and opinions. By leveraging group dynamics and interactions, focus groups provide a platform for participants to build […]
New Template: Style Guide Template!
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, “Style Guide Template” Who’s it for? Whether you’re new to evaluation or if evaluation is your main role, this Style Guide Template is for anyone looking to create […]
The Art of Writing Evaluation Questions
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: It seems so simple – just ask a question! But many new evaluators or side-of-desk evaluators struggle with confidence in creating good evaluation questions. Here are a few tips to accompany some content we’ve already shared […]
SWOT Analysis: What is it and how do I use it?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: Have you ever participated in a strategic planning session or helped develop or start a new program? A SWOT is a tool commonly used at the beginning of a new venture or as part of a […]