Planning for meaningful evaluation Meaningful evaluation

"This course addresses the increasing demand for accountability and evidence of the impacts of programs or projects by providing detailed information about evaluating those programs and projects. This two-day training will actively engage participants in creating a comprehensive evaluation plan. The course is not intended to train participants to be professional evaluators, competent in all aspects of evaluation, but rather its purpose is to provide a deeper understanding of evaluation so that participants are able to make informed choices to create fundamentally sound evaluation plans. Whether planning for an in-house or contracted evaluation, participants will critically analyze their evaluation priorities and address the myriad of issues that can hamper evaluation efforts and undermine the usefulness of evaluation results. Participants will also gain insights on data collection, analysis options, and reporting considerations. By the end of this training, participants will have created draft plans for efficient and effective evaluation of their programs or projects"--Overview. Also available in print. Printed copy accompanied by the course overview entitled: Planning for meaningful evaluation (17 pages), published in 2012; booklet entitled: Introduction to survey design & delivery (18 pages), published in 2007; and the course supporting material in pocket, including 1 DVD. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-168). 2013 NOS (National Ocean Service) Library Public Domain 1935