This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. I work as a program analyst for a government agency, and it is my job to find ways to improve the efficiency of day-to-day program operations. An important part of my job is identifying and creating the appropriate communication products for each program, […]
Comment on Can evaluators be the bridge in the research-practice gap? by Lamin Barrow
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at danawanzer.com Thinking of evaluators as brokers or intermediaries between researchers and practitioners is one of the best scenarios to position the work of the evaluators. As an evaluation and also a research enthusiast, I have been providing that bridge for my organization that is […]
How to create a scatterplot in Canva, and Flourish!
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. The scatterplot is one of my favorite chart types. So how do you create one in Canva? In today’s post I’ll show you how you can create a scatterplot directly in Canva, even though you probably shouldn’t. Then I’ll walk through creating a […]
How to Import Excel Charts into Canva, the Right Way
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. There are several ways to bring Excel Charts into Canva but which way is the right way? In this post I’ll walk you through the options and help you decide the best way for you. So I had this question from an attendee […]
How to Hack Excel — and Add Totals to the Tops of Stacked Column Charts
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. “But you can’t do that in [Excel / Tableau / Numbers / Google Sheets / insert your own…]!” Well, maybe you could. When you work with data, you usually use the same tools over and over. You become familiar with them. You know […]
Making Visions Work For You
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at cense.ca. A good vision statement should do many things for your organization. Too often, a vision statement is created that goes into PR and marketing materials, gets framed on the wall, and then left alone. When we have a good vision, we have so […]
Try This: The SOAR Analysis
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. This this activity and let me know how it goes. You’ve probably heard of the SWOT analysis. Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats. It’s considered a traditional component of the strategic planning process. It’s useful, for the most part. What I mean by this […]
Join our private community of evaluators and researchers.
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Inside DiY Data Design, evaluators and researchers like you come together to meet and support one another, discover new tech, learn new tricks, get answers to burning questions, participate in data design challenges, and more. Could you become a data design champion? Behind […]
Three Metrics for Design Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at cense.ca. Design is about the creation of products, services, policies, and systems for use and benefit. It’s a structured, creative process that shapes what we do, how we do it, and what impact we create. Design is fundamentally about innovation: doing something different or […]
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 […]