This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. How you design better websites, reports, presentations, toolkits, and all sorts of other things, really does start with the audience. But what does actually mean? In this vlog I’ll talk you through creating super simple user personas that can help you design better […]
I have a VLOG Now
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Join me as I explore all sorts of topics related to both data and design. I’ll talk methods, define concepts, review tools, share inspiration, and hopefully provide some useful practical advice. So subscribe to this channel, write comments, ask questions, and let’s explore […]
So you want to be a CE: How to become a Credentialed Evaluator
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: In the first article of this installment, we covered what the Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation is and is not, and talked a little bit about why you might get it. In this article, we will explore what you […]
What’s the Difference: Bias versus Confounding?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. This article is rated as: In every research and evaluation project, it is important to identify and address sources of error that may impact the accuracy of your findings and the relevance of your recommendations. Two common sources of error in evaluation are […]
How to make a mood board.
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Mood boards can be really useful design tools, especially early in the design process. In today’s post I will give you guidance on how to create your own mood boards using Canva’s whiteboard feature. I have actually written a guide on creating report […]
Review: Stefanie Posavec’s “Dataviz Drawing Class”
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Last month, I participated in Stefanie Posavec’s Dataviz Drawing Class. I LOVED the class! Wondering whether the class is right for you? What’s inside this review: Class logistics Why I signed up About the instructor What we learned Who this class is best […]
Should We Have a Role in This Partnership?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. There’s more than enough work to go around. A habit I’ve picked up from an evaluation colleague is referring prospective clients to other colleagues who may be a better fit, even if I’m interested in the project. I do this as I’d rather […]
Good Intentions, Bad Websites
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Dear research and evaluation community, we have a website problem. The problem? Many of our websites suck. I’m talking about resource sites, toolkits, organization homepages, project websites, communities of practice, association sites, learning communities, online reports, etc… As an evaluator who has been […]
Designing an Executive Summary with Canva
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Design is a process. So is creativity. In today’s post I’ll walk you through the process I would use to design an executive summary style report using Canva. Step 1. Simple Mini Personas Take a notecard and draw a little picture of a […]
Try This: Move Away from Funder-Driven Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Try this out and let me know how it goes for you. I was a panelist on a recent webinar, discussing community and structural interventions to support maternal health equity. During the conversation, I shared one of the struggles I have as an […]