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… (also known as Q-sort) is the systematic study of participant viewpoints. Q-methodology is used to investigate the perspectives of participants who represent different stances on an issue, … the variables are individuals, not traits. There are five basic steps in setting up this methodology Definition of the …MethodImpact Evaluation: Best Practices Aren’t (MQP rumination #4)
… practice” has swept like wildfire through all sectors of society. Do an Internet search and prepare to be astounded … and promoting “best practices” has led to the creation of Best Practices databases. “Best practices” are not just … does matter. Moreover, “best” is inevitably a matter of perspective and criteria. Like beauty, what is best will …Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 23: Tips for delivering negative results
… your audience. In our recently published paper, ‘Two sides of the evaluation coin’ the evaluators and commissioners of a network evaluation discussed the difficulty of … what is working, what might need tweaking, and what needs to go back to the drawing board. “9. Provide …BlogScaffolding new methods - examples
… for discussion at the 'flipped conference' session of the American Evaluation Association to be held at 11.15am … Park. Example 1 - Learning Circle by Jane Davidson One of the best things about being part of the New Zealand … and expertise about project contexts, culture, client needs, what VfM questions evaluation needed to answer, what …BlogData dashboard as evaluation and research communication tool
… Veronica S. Smith, data2insight LLC Key features of this resource on data dashboards A detailed description of data dashboards, including when to use dashboards, process for creating dashboards and limitations of dashboards. How have you used or intend on using this …ResourceDabbling in the data
… planning process, Dabbling with Data offers a variety of activities that can be combined to lead teams through … Authors and their affiliation Public Profit Key features of Dabbling in the data The Dabbling in the Data … activities provide a way for teams to make meaning of data in an participatory, engaging way. … Dabbling in the …Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 18: Reading evaluation journals
… three categories: Available at no cost Provided to members of evaluation associations and societies Available through … It will publish high quality peer-reviewed articles of merit on any subject related to evaluation, and provide targeted information of professional interest to members of AfrEA and its national …BlogPotent Presentations Initiative resources (various)
… The materials are organised around three key components of compelling presentations: Message , Design , and Delivery … BetterEvaluation, ANZSOG. Patricia was on the board of the AEA when the decision to create the P2i was made, and was featured as one of P2i's Dynamic Dozen. Authors and their affiliation …ResourceLEAD4innovation Toolkit: A toolkit for small-scale media and communication projects in the Pacific
… This toolkit is being developed as part of the Mobilising Media for Sustainable Outcomes in the … to further develop the toolkit with potential users of the toolkit. The authors welcome feedback. They would also … their affiliation This toolkit is being developed as part of the Mobilising Media for Sustainable Outcomes in the …ResourceA cultural protocol for evaluation
… This resource explores important dimensions of cultural competency in evaluation. It focuses on … Elizabeth Cook elizabethjcook@optusnet.com.au Key features of A cultural protocol for evaluation In a cross-cultural … with the appropriate respect for, and participation of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and …ResourceSeven evaluation methods to add to the toolbox?
… for collecting, analyzing or synthesizing data. Which of these might be useful to add to the methods that you use … can use SMS, Java or Android to log data. Advantages of using this method include making decentralized data … and sanitation. NOMAD has developed a useful review of the current state of the art in mobile data collection …BlogWhat do you know? Centering knowledge generation and sharing to transform evaluation systems - AEA22 poster resources
… A collection of knowledge management (KM) and communities of practice (CoP) online resources compiled bv Alice … Management for Development (KM4Dev) : A global community of practice of primarily international development …BlogWeek 16: Infographics to make your evaluation results go viral
… Continuing our season of blogs on presenting evaluation findings in ways that will … her ideas on how to present your findings in the form of an infographic. It is not always evident that lessons from … to handle credit. There are many reasons for this lack of learning: development professionals are often too busy to …BlogFive ways to celebrate 2015 - the International Year of Evaluation!
… Welcome to the International Year of Evaluation! BetterEvaluation is very pleased to support the International Year of Evaluation as a partner organisation of EvalPartners , the global movement to strengthen national …BlogBig data and evaluation: Use and implications
… Big data is emerging as a new world currency. This form of digital data, generated almost automatically by the online interactions of people and products and services, creates a wealth of constantly updating information that can be used to …BlogCommunicating evaluation to non-evaluators
… things to know about evaluation ” infographic, in support of the International Year of Evaluation . I was part of the team that drafted it and over 9 months, 8 meetings and …BlogEvaluation of Humanitarian Action: A new page
… ALNAP is delighted to launch the ‘Evaluation of Humanitarian Action’ theme page in partnership with … for guidance and help with navigating the choppy waters of Evaluation of Humanitarian Action (EHA). We welcome you to explore! As a …BlogBetterEvaluation FAQ: How do I choose a suitable theory of change?
… A theory of change can be very useful in designing an impact evaluation, but what kinds of theories should we use? We've been getting some … resources. I want to do an impact evaluation. What kinds of theories should I use for developing a theory of change? A …BlogWhat about administrative data?
… In this guest blog, Kerry McCarthy discusses some of the options for finding administrative data sets for use in evaluation. I've written previously about new types of big data, however alongside these I started to wonder about sources of what I used to think of as big data – national surveys and …BlogGrantee MEL capacity assessment
… This resource, part of the MEL Toolkit for Grantmakers and Grantees, provides a … guide to assess grantee capacity across several components of MEL. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource …ResourceThe Economic Justice Program’s monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning sub-strategy 2021–24
… Economic Justice Program explicitly outlines the purpose of MEL within the program, along with specific goals and guiding principles. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource … Program MEL Team, Open Society Foundations Key features of the Economic Justice Program’s MERL sub-strategy The Open …ResourceIntroduction to MEL for program staff
… for considering it in their work. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource … Program MEL Team, Open Society Foundations Key features of the Introduction to MEL for program staff Monitoring, … MEL? This presentation provided EJP staff with an overview of how the program’s MEL team was supporting monitoring, …ResourceA guide to developing, refining, and using milestones
… This guide provides a set of recommended steps for defining, refining, and integrating milestones while developing a theory of change. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource …ResourceTemplate for developing a portfolio learning strategy
… MEL team developed for the portfolio learning agendas of EJP's inaugural strategy. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource … Program MEL Team, Open Society Foundations) Key features of the template for developing a portfolio learning strategy …ResourceClose-out note for the Enhancing Impact for Economic Justice portfolio
… for colleagues internally at OSF: It provides an overview of the portfolio (its aims, structure, and scope) along with … achievements and lessons learned. This resource is part of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource … Program MEL Team, Open Society Foundations) Key features of this portfolio close-out note Messy problems are hard to …ResourceWorking with lived and living experience researchers: A practical framework
… and Rosie Dale (Peer Researcher). Key features of working with lived experience researchers The resource is … about various issues including: Recruitment – the process of recruitment, defining roles and expectations, and … meeting and accommodating researcher preferences Ways of working – developing options for roles and …ResourcePrivacy Policy
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… A Terms of Reference (ToR) document provides an important overview of what is expected in an evaluation. Developing a well-specified Terms of Reference (ToR) is a vital step in managing a high-quality …MethodSocial mapping
… factors. It works to determine a relative ranking of socio-economic status of the household rather than an absolute ranking. It can help … to which household is better or worse off in terms of the selected indicators. This method therefore results in …MethodInterviews
… Individuals see: For Interviews with Groups see: Types of interviews There are many different types of interview approaches and techniques, Generally speaking, all interviews fall into one of three categories: structured , semi-structured , and …MethodInternet questionnaire
… An internet questionnaire allows the collection of data through an electronic set of questions that are posted on the web. Participants are … be used to provide more detailed responses. Advantages of internet questionnaires The elimination of postage, paper …MethodCommunity
… Become part of a community that values constructive discussion about … about how to do evaluation well. There are a number of ways you can get involved Become a BetterEvaluation member …Page