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  • Factsheets summarizing ToRs

    This downloadable template by Sara Vaca (VisualBrains) is an example of a Terms of Reference summary sheet to help potential evaluators quickly grasp the key specifications of an evaluation. 
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  • VUE

    The Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is a concept and content mapping application developed to support teaching, learning and research.
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  • Scapple

    Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them.
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  • Lucidchart

    A cloud-based flow chart maker with a number of usual features, including integration with programs like Visio. Cost: Free, but account required From the website:
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  • TOCO

    Theory of change Online (TOCO) is web-based software (no download required) that you can use to design, edit and store your theory of change.
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  • Dylomo

    Dylomo is a free, web-based tool that can be used to create interactive, online logic models.
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  • Logframer

    Logframer is a free project design and management application based on the logical framework approach (LFA / Logframe).
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  • 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Using evaluability assessment to improve Terms of Reference

    Many problems with evaluations can be traced back to the Terms of Reference (ToR) - the statement of what is required in an evaluation.
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  • Terms of Reference: Evaluation of the Peace Education Project in Aceh

    In 2001 a peace education project was implemented in Aceh, designed to encourage non-violence and peaceful conflict resolution among youths.
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  • Writing terms of reference for an evaluation: A how to guide

    This resource, developed by the Independent Evaluation Group of The World Bank, provides a detailed description on how to prepare an evaluation Terms of Reference (ToR) and includes a checklist at the end to help users.
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  • Announcing the IDRC program managers' guide to evaluation and the GeneraTOR

    We’re excited to announce the launch of the BetterEvaluation and IDRC (International Development Research Centre) Program Managers’ Guide to Evaluation and GeneraTOR.
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  • BE FAQ: How do I prepare and distribute Request for Proposal and Terms of Reference documents?

    We often get email enquiries asking for advice about preparing the documents used to invite evaluators to assemble proposals for an evaluation.
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  • Key considerations for managing evaluations

    This guide from Pact South Africa is aimed at providing an overview of the key considerations that need to be assessed before and during the evaluation process.
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  • What to include in an evaluation brief

    This paper from Charities Evaluation Services provides an overview of the process and content needed to create an evaluation brief.
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  • Terms of reference. End of programme independent evaluation

    The document provides an example of a terms of reference for developing an independent evaluation, with instructions on methodology and reporting standards.
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  • Fellowship

    A fellowship is an extended position that provides paid employment and support for people who have completed formal coursework in evaluation.
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  • Evaluation terms of reference guidelines

    This guide from World Vision is part of their Learning through Evaluation with Accountability & Planning (LEAP) series. It provides detailed instructions for creating the various elements of a Terms of Reference document.
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  • Miradi

    Miradi is designed to provide project teams with the essential features that they need to design, manage, monitor, and learn from their conservation projects, in other words, to practice good adaptive management.
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  • NZAID guideline on developing terms of reference for reviews and evaluation

    This guide from NZAID provides suggestions on how to develop clear Terms of Reference (TOR) for reviews and evaluations.
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  • Theory of change software

    There are a number of options when it comes to using software to help create a logic model.
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  • Theory maker

    This free and open-sourced web-based tool was made by Steve Powell as a quick and simple way of creating a theory of change. The information provided was supplied by Steve Powell.
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