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Filter search resultsDoctorate in Education and Social Research Methods, with Concentration in Evaluation
The program ensures that the students have a broad understanding of important topics in education and that they begin developing the research expertise needed to carry out independent research projects.Academic ProgramDFID Ethics Principles for Research and Evaluation
This paper from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) outlines the principals on ethical practice in research and evaluation that must be adhered to on all projects funded by the department.RecursoExternal evaluation capacity
External evaluation capacity refers to the ability of entities outside the government, such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academic institutions, and private sector firms, to conduct thorough aMétodoCritical case sampling
A critical case is one that permits analytic generalisation, as, if a theory can work in the conditions of the critical case, it's likely to be able to work anywhere.MétodoGuidelines to conflict sensitive research
This publication outlines nine guidelines for conflict-sensitive research, from context understanding and political sensitivities to partnerships, effective communication and publication to minimize negative impacts and enRecursoUsing evidence to inform policy
This video lecture given by Beryl Leach for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) focuses on using research evidence in policymaking and programRecursoMeasuring outcomes in family support : Practitioners' guide
This online guide from the NSW Family Services Inc (now FAMS), provides a range of ideas and tools to support the evaluation of family support services.RecursoConducting key informant interviews
This USAID document advises how to conduct and apply the rapid appraisal technique known as key informant interviews.RecursoProsaic or profound? The adoption of systems ideas by impact evaluation
This article, written by Bob Williams, argues that the systems field may be able to address vulnerabilities of impact evaluation.RecursoSuccessful public policy: Lessons from Australia and New Zealand
This book is a collection of 20 examples of successful public policies in Australia and New Zealand. It aims to reset the agenda for teaching, research and dialogue on public policy performance.RecursoEvaluation standards
Evaluation standards identify how the quality of an evaluation will be judged. They can be used when planning an evaluation as well as forMétodoWhat is evaluation?
There are many different ways that people use the term 'evaluation'. At BetterEvaluation, when we talk about evaluation, we mean:PáginaBuild trust and legitimacy across stakeholders
Develop better understandings of each other and demonstrate that expectations are being met.MétodoFrom seed to scale-up: Lessons learned from Australia’s rural development assistance
This report from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT, formerly AusAID), reviews Australia's rural development assistance prograRecursoRead and contribute to evaluation journals
In this blog, Patricia Rogers explores how you can make the most of evaluation journals.BlogDesperately seeking dissonance identifying the disconfirming case in qualitative evidence synthesis
This article from the Qualitative Health Research Journal outlines the research undertaken to discover how disconfirming cases are handled in reviews of qualitative research.RecursoWhere we go from here: The mental sketch mapping method and its analytic components
This paper discusses the mental mapping method, which helps us understand how people think about and interact with space. Authors Jack Jen Gieseking.RecursoContemporary Thinking about Causation in Education Evaluation: A Dialogue with Tom Cook and Michael Scriven
In this presentation, Tom Cook and Michael Scriven for The Evaluation Center, discuss the latest methodological developments in using randomised-control trials in educational and other&nRecursoData collection methods for evaluation: Document review
This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a brief guide to using document review as a data collection method for evaluation.RecursoReconstruction of Program Logic Models as an Essential Component of Program Evaluation
This presentation, given by Alexey Kuzmin at the AEA 2012 conference, outlines common problems with program logic models and provides suggestions on how to fix them during the evaluation.RecursoEvaluation strategies for communicating and reporting: guide
This book from Torres, Preskill and Piontek has been designed to support evaluators to incorporate creative techniques in the design, conduct, communication and reporting of evaluation findings.RecursoMy Rights My Voice completion report 2011-2016
This is a report summarising the evaluation findings of the My Right My Voice (MRMV) program. It is an example of how an evaluation can be conducted by both young, peer-evaluators and a professional consultant evaluator.RecursoPolicy briefing
Policy briefs are designed to outline findings and recommendations in an accessible manner for specific target audiences.MétodoFacilitate control and data sovereignty
Community ownership principle: Evaluation, and the knowledge created through evaluation, is owned by the community.Marcos/GuíasEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsInstitutionalized budget allocation
This strategy requires management leadership and uses the rule of thumb approach to estimate the percentage of project funds to spend on evaluation.MétodoMaster of Arts in Evaluation Studies
This program prepares students with the professional experience and the theoretical knowledge for a career in program evaluation.Academic ProgramEco-evidence tool
Eco Evidence is a useful tool for anyone required to review the literature on a specific topic of interest, especially those exploring cause-and-effect questions from existing literature.RecursoPMP evaluation plan guidance and templates
This guidance document and template outline the information to be included in a USAID Evaluation Plan as part of a Performance Management Plan (PMP).RecursoTheory-based sampling
Theory-based sampling involves selecting cases according to the extent to which they represent a particular theoretical construct.MétodoGetting hands-on experience
Experience in real-world situations will help you solidify your knowledge and competencies while learning from others.Marcos/GuíasEvaluation career guideVideo: Framework analysis in NVivo
This video is a detailed guide on how to conduct framework analysis using a matrix in the qualitative data analysis software NVivo.RecursoCommunicating and reporting on an evaluation
This module helps private voluntary organisation staff facilitate learning among individuals, groups, and organisations by communicating and reporting evaluation processes and findings more effectively.Recurso