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… of innovative ways of reporting, including different methods for presentations, narrative summaries, presenting findings visually and making use of digital outputs. Kylie also discusses how … different levels of depth across multiple content types, and advice on making these messages 'sticky'. The information …ResourceEvaluation costing
… Evaluation expenses are highly situational and there are no magic formulas for calculating costs. After … Terms of Reference ) which outline the evaluation design, methods, sample sizes and other considerations that have a … billable days. Nevertheless, an estimate of time and fair market price for personnel costs ensures that lump sum …MethodColorlab
… color palettes for their projects. This resource and the following information were contributed by Max Graham. … of Colorlab Colour palette generator : User can generate and modify any colour palette they want and export them to … WCAG standards for readability and accessibility. Color analysis : User can enter any colour code they want to access …ResourceEvaluation budget matrix
… be costed as individual line items. Evaluation planning and budgeting are intimately connected, developing a budget … matrix may outline costs for planning, data collection, analysis, reporting an evaluation. The cost-per-activity … methods. Excel or bookkeeping software packages are useful tools for developing the budget matrix. The budget matrix may …MethodReporting style guide template
… project documents, including evaluation plans, reports, and presentations. This resource and the following information were contributed by Eval … By following the template and sharing it with our analysis team, we've maintained uniformity in fonts, headers, …ResourceGraphic recording
… recording is the translation of conversations into images and text on large sheets of paper during meetings and events. … number of stages and processes, such as conducting a needs analysis or developing a theory of change, workshops to … are complex and difficult to explain. It’s about using tools--like pen and paper--to externalize your internal …MethodFlip charts
… usually positioned on a tripod, to be used with thick and differently coloured marking pens. They are a simple tool … your audience: Not only can you present your own ideas and results on flip charts, but you can also use them to … Flip charts can also be used to help stimulate group analysis of data when writing or improving a draft report, …MethodImpact evaluation in practice
… in the development field. It also provides several tools and approaches for conducting impact evaluations. "The … We provide the reader with a core set of impact evaluation tools—the concepts and options that underpin any impact …ResourceSlide presentation
… users have an opportunity to be briefed on the results and to engage in a discussion about them. Visual aids can … is commonly used but there are alternatives shown below in Tools. … PowerPoint presentation … Slide presentation …MethodNews media communications
… communication channels such as newspapers, magazines, and radio, as well as digital formats such as online news … and search engines; and via websites and social media tools such as blogs, news feeds, tweets, online video sites, etc. (see more about these tools under Website Communications ). But making a press (or …MethodTerms of reference
… arrangement between the commissioners of an evaluation and a consultant/evaluation team and establishes the parameters against which the success of … assignment can be assessed. The specific content and format for a ToR will vary to some extent according to …MethodFinal reports
… ranging from individuals in government departments, donor and partner staff, development professionals working with similar projects or programmes, students and community groups. Regardless of who the target audience … the evaluation, with complete statistical and case study analysis. A discussion of the evaluation’s conclusions and …MethodPoetry
… useful option for data collection, which is then analyzed and reported like any other data. It can be useful for … participatory data collection. (see Writing poetry in the methods for Collecting/Retrieving Data ). … Poetry …MethodPhotovoice
… is a process by which people can identify, represent, and enhance their community through a specific photographic … has three main goals: (1) to enable people to record and reflect their community's strengths and concerns, (2) to promote critical dialogue and knowledge …MethodScope of work
… team. It contains references to milestones, reports and deliverables and should include a timeline for deliverables and end products. "A good SOW usually identifies the …MethodText
… media. Font Text fonts come in two basic forms: Serif and sans-serif. Serif fonts are the ones with little feet on the letters. These are more classic and traditional. Serif fonts are easy to read in small print, … It’s a good place to put definitions, or a summary of your methods, or a case study. Many designers use a sans serif …MethodData dashboard
… achieve one or more objectives, with the data consolidated and arranged on a single screen so the information can be … such as graphs or other visual representations of data and minimal text to describe the indicators being displayed … on a single screen, the user can directly compare and draw conclusions from the data ‘at a glance’, which is …MethodExecutive summaries
… – usually one to four pages – that highlights findings and recommendations and is placed at the front of the report. The executive … purpose, key evaluation questions, and the research methods used. It should be understandable as a stand-alone …MethodWebconference
… of the night. However, the advantages of saving resources and time far outweigh this inconvenience. Free web-conference services are available for all of these methods. Web technologies are constantly evolving and being upgraded, which means that the options for …MethodReporting in pictures
… or images provide another way of presenting information, and increasing understanding of your results. Graphics tools such as a pie chart, or drawings and photographs can help visualize different kinds of data, …MethodNewsletters, bulletins, blogs, briefs and brochures
… formats—such as bulletins, briefs, newsletters, blogs and brochures—can be used to highlight particular findings or … can complement longer formats such as evaluation reports and help generate interest in learning more about the full … informal discussion piece that can probe more deeply into analysis of a particular question or finding from the …MethodPhotographic reporting
… an evaluation report can make it more appealing to readers and also make the key messages more memorable. Practical and ethical issues need to be addressed. Planning ahead is … (see Photography/Video recording, and Photovoice in the methods for Collecting/Retrieving Data ) … Photographic …MethodExpression of interest
… will then be provided with the Terms of Reference (ToR) and asked to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) … for the evaluation, including sampling and data collection methods, survey instruments, data analysis techniques, reporting format and time frame.” …MethodEvaluation reporting: A guide to help ensure use of evaluation findings
… elements of reports, the importance of dissemination, and offers tools and resources to help with this task. Although created with …ResourceResources stocktake
… resources available for evaluation include people’s time and expertise, equipment and funding. Whose time will be required or requested? … them to what you need. It then prompts you to consider methods for either leveraging additional resources or …Method