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Need a guidebook on the “nuts and bolts” of real evaluation?

Evaluation Methodology Basics covers:

1. “big picture” evaluation questions
2. needs assessment (identifying needed outcomes)
3. evaluative criteria and sources of evidence
4. causal inference with qualitative and/or quantitative evidence
5. defining “valuable outcomes”, “quality design”, and “good implementation”
6. determining which outcomes are the most important
7. evaluative rubrics and evaluative interpretation
8. synthesis methodology
9. pulling it all together in a report
10. meta-evaluation

Evaluation Methodology Basics is used around the world by evaluation practitioners and graduate students in evaluation courses.

It is essential reading for practitioners who find themselves thrown into evaluation roles without the benefit of specialized evaluation training.

Be aware, this is not a “research methods” book.

Rather, it covers the methodologies that are specific to evaluation, with just enough theory to help the evaluation practitioner grasp how the various methodologies fit into the big picture.

EVALUATION MANAGEMENT

Want to commission or conduct more truly worthwhile evaluations?

Evaluation Management covers:

1. commissioning great evaluations

2. analyzing the evaluation requirements

3. managing the evaluation contract

4. managing the evaluation team

5. managing data collection

6. managing data analysis

7. managing evaluation reporting

8. managing evaluation use and influence

9. building evaluation management capacity

Gain practical insights for tactical and strategic evaluation management, using approaches and skills from project management, administration and logistics, budgeting, team management, leadership development, communication, coaching, systems thinking, and negotiation.

Through every step of the process, Tessie and Jane demonstrate how intentionality for equity, sustainability and culturally responsive practices is essential for the evaluation’s relevance and for meaningful stakeholder engagement.

This practical guidance gleaned from many years of experience makes this book a valuable resource for student readers, experienced evaluators, and commissioners of evaluation.