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Filter search resultsMonitoring & evaluation of advocacy campaigns literature review
This literature review, written by Cristina Mansfield for the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA), examines current thinking in the evaluation of advocacy.ResourceThe value iceberg: weighing the benefits of advocacy and campaigning
BetterEvaluation Discussion Paper 1 is a thought piece written by Rhonda Schlangen and Jim Coe (independent consultants), members of the BetterEvaluation Community, and is intended to promote discussion.ResourceDesigning the face-to-face survey
This chapter by W. Lawrence Neuman gives a detailed overview to collection of questionnaire data through a face-to-face survey method.ResourceThe use of monitoring and evaluation in agriculture and rural development projects
The document reviews monitoring and evaluation practises carried out in agricultural and rural development projects, financed by the World Bank.ResourceQuestion and questionnaire design
This chapter Jon A. Krosnick and Stanley Presser presents a number of recommendations about survey design based on conventional wisdom and a review of the methodological literature.ResourceDesigning quality survey questions
Designing Quality Survey Questions addresses challenges such as language preferences for standard demographic questions (e.g.ResourceThe hidden life of theories of change
One common criticism of Theory of Change is that it is often used as a framework that fixes agreements rather than as a living, guiding tool that helps reflection and adaptation.ResourceDIY M&E: A step-by-step guide to building a monitoring and evaluation framework
This guide, written by Dana Cross of Grosvenor Management Consulting, gives an overview of how to create an M&E framework.ResourceConference on Improving the use of M&E - Keynote speech by Marlene Läubli Loud
This keynote presentation given by Marlene Läubi Loud at the CDI Conference 2014: Improving the use of M&E processes and findings presents the current state of affairs regarding the utilisation of M&E processes anResourceThe advocacy iceberg - episode 1: the value iceberg
The pilot episode of this new podcast by Jim Coe features an interview with Rhonda Schlangen, co author with Jim of The Value Iceberg, a BetterEvaluation Discussion Paper about how the important elements ofResourceDesigning Surveys: A Guide to Decisions and Procedures
'Designing Surveys: A Guide to Decisions and Procedures' is an excellent resource for both academics and professionals who are conducting small to moderate sized surveys.ResourceHow to build M&E systems to support better government
This volume highlights the experience of several countries which have succeeded in building a well-functioning government M&E system, including Chile, Colombia and Australia.ResourceLessons learned using online survey software
This blog post from Susan Kristler provides on overview of the various strengths and weaknesses of using online survey software.ResourceWeek 48: The value iceberg
Efforts to measure, quantify and compare the 'value' of different interventions have become popular as a way for social change organisations to decide how to use their time and money.BlogBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do you go about analyzing data that has been collected from respondents via a questionnaire?
In this edition of the BE FAQ blog, we address a question that comes up quite often: How do you go about analysing data that has been collected from respondents via a questionnaire?BlogThe logical framework approach
This publication is part of a series of guidelines developed by AusAid in relation to activities design.ResourceMail questionnaire
Questionnaires can be mailed out to a sample of the population, enabling the researcher to connect with a wide range of people.MethodInternet questionnaire
An internet questionnaire allows the collection of data through an electronic set of questions that are posted on the web.MethodPublic information about professional practice
As part of its public advocacy role, a professional association can provide potential clients with information about engaging with evaluators effectively.MethodCollecting evaluation data: Surveys
This concise guide, prepared by Ellen Taylor-Powell and Carol Hermann for the University of Wisconsin Extension, offers a useful introduction to telephone-specific and broader survey design approaches.ResourceO sistema de monitoramento e avaliação dos programas de promoção e proteção social do Brasil
Apresentação do sistema brasileiro de monitoramento e avaliação de programas sociais, como parte da cooperação Brasil-Africa .ResourceSurveys in social research
This sixth edition of Surveys In Social Research by David de Vaus provides detailed guidance and advice on planning, conducting and analysing social surveys and emphasises the links between theory and research,ResourceWeb-based surveys
This website from the Journal of Extension (JOE) provides a guide to the purpose and use of web-based surveys.ResourceClearing the fog: New tools for improving the credibility of impact claims
This IIED Briefing Paper shows that the methods of process tracing and Bayesian updating can facilitate a dialogue between theory and evidence that allows for the assessing of the degree of confidence in ‘contribution claims’ in a transpareResource