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Filter search resultsInstrumental variables methods
This guide from The Urban Institute provides an overview of how instrumental variable methods work along with links to two research examples at the end of the document.ResourceUse of most significant change in evaluating school cultures in South Australia
This is a summary of the example of how most significant change (MSC) was used to measure “perceptions of ‘significant change’ in school cultures in South Australia” (Cornu et al 2006)ResourceLearning how to learn: eight lessons for impact evaluations to make a difference
This background note from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) outlines some of the key lessons that have been learnt through recent and ongoing work in impact evaluations, utilisation-focused evaluationsResourceWorking with street children: Monitoring and evaluation of a street children project
This monitoring and evaluation handbook is designed to be used by street educators, as well as other people working with street children.ResourceMany Eyes Phrase Net Tool
This tool from Many Eyes by IBM Research allows the user to input any text and then create a phrase net that displays the relationships between different words used inResourceThink before you jump (into the social media ocean)
This blog, written specifically for the development sector, discusses some of the issues of using social media in a development context.ResourceBlogs in plain English
This short video provides a clear picture as to why blogs are powerful ways for every person to share news and information.ResourceWriting for the web
"Writing for the web is unique - it provides an interactive experience for the reader which is very different to traditional print media." (Riches)ResourceBlog Example
This blog from Oxfam Australia provides a clear example of the use and construction of a blog.ResourceBrochure Example
This brochure from Save the Children USA is a good example of a brochure.ResourceNewsletter template
This website allows you to download a range of newsletter templates for both print and web.ResourceOxfam GB Haiti progress report
This progress report from Oxfam GB, is a detailed example of the format an interim report may take.ResourceWriting effective email: Top 10 email tips
This is a clear and concise guide to writing email which includes a 'top ten tips' to effective email writing.ResourceDeveloping and using program logic in natural resource management
This guide, from Dr Alice Roughley of the Australian Government Land and Coasts (AGLC), outlines a step-by-step process for developing program logic in the context of natural resource management (NRM).ResourceConcept mapping resource guide
This page is the central resource guide for learning about structured conceptual mapping.ResourceThe theory underlying concept maps and how to construct and use them
This guide provides a comprehensive summary of concept maps and how to use them.ResourceConcept mapping example - science capability
A brief example of concept mapping from the Victorian Department of Primary Industries.ResourceFocus groups: Consultation in Nottinghamshire
This guide from the Nottinghamshire County Council outlines a detailed step-by-step process for running focus groups in a consultative process.ResourceHow to Make Bubble Charts
This tutorial from Flowing Data, provides a detailed guide on creating bubble charts using the software provided.ResourceGapminder
Gapminder uses Trendanalyzer software to analyse statistical times series data to produce animated and interactive graphics. Excerpt "Gapminder works on:ResourceLine graphs and scatter plots
This website gives excellent examples of how to create line graphs and scatter plots.ResourceGIS for disaster recovery
This report describes how GIS was used to support disaster recovery in Aceh after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.ResourceExtensions, utilities, and scripts available for GIS software
This website, from Stanford University, provides links to a variety of extensions, scripts and utilities for GIS software.ResourcePositive indicators of child well-being
This paper identifies a number of frameworks for positive indicator development which focus on the positive well-being of children.ResourceCross tabulation
This webpage provides an overview of cross tabulation along with a number of examples and some quick tips to support its use.ResourceCausal inference: Nuts and bolts
This PowerPoint presentation is an extensive guide to understanding causes in an evaluation and the difference its proper diagnosis has on the effectiveness and accuracy of an evaluation.ResourceData 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.ResourceGuide to Lifeline, a Tiny Tool
Lifeline is a tool that helps participants assess how the quality of their life has changed over a period and what contributed positively and negatively to that change.ResourceGuide to influence matrix, a Tiny Tool
The influence matrix assists participants to examine the impact or outcome of changes in their community and examine the causes for change.ResourceRoad journey Tiny Tool
Road journey diagrams chart a group or individual’s aims and compare the original aims to the actual developments in a community.ResourceHow to conduct your own annual review
This webpage outlines a clear and easy to understand process for conducting annual reviews.ResourceUnderstand and engage stakeholders
Identify who has an interest in the evaluation in addition to the primary intended users, and whose interests need to be prioritised and why. Ensure their engagement throughout the evaluation.Framework/GuideRainbow Framework