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Options General accessibility Applied graphic design principles One-Three-Twenty-Five (1:3:25) principle: ensuring that research findings 1:3:25 refers to a format that can be used to provide a consistent structure for final reports of any kind. The option allows […]
Evaluations often make recommendations about how a program can be improved, how the risk of program failure can be reduced or whether a program should continue. However, not all evaluations include recommendations. It is important […]
Following up on the agency response to evaluation findings is an essential part of supporting use. However, this is often a management responsibility rather than an evaluator. You can work with managers to provide a […]
Managing an evaluation involves agreeing on how decisions will be made for each cluster of the evaluation (from framing an evaluation to reporting and supporting use) and ensuring they are implemented well. As you work […]
Stakeholders are people with a stake in the evaluation, including primary intended users and others. Understanding and taking into account the priorities and concerns of different stakeholders informs evaluation planning, communication strategies during and after […]
A variety of decisions must be made during an evaluation including: what the focus of the evaluation will be; who will undertake the evaluation; how data will be collected and analysed; how the evaluation will […]
Evaluations can be conducted by a range of different actors including: external contractors; internal staff; those involved in delivering services; by peers; by the community; and by a combined group. Therefore it is important to […]
The purpose and scope of the evaluation needs to be considered when determining the budget. The amount of resources available may influence the level of an evaluation’s rigor or the certainty of its findings. The […]
For any evaluation there needs to be clarity about what will be considered a quality and ethical evaluation. In some organisations there is agreement about using particular evaluation standards and/or ethical guidelines to guide the […]
It is important to document decisions about the management of evaluative activities, including any processes for monitoring compliance with ethical and quality standards during the evaluation. These documents will also ensure that different stakeholders, whether […]
An evaluation plan (for a particular evaluation) usually specifies: what will be evaluated; the purpose and criteria for the evaluation; the key evaluation questions; and how data will be collected, analyzed, synthesized and reported. It may include […]
Reviewing an evaluation (also known as meta-evaluation) can be done before an evaluation (reviewing the plan) or afterwards. Prior to finalising the evaluation it is useful to review the reporting of the evaluation process, findings […]