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Enhance Your Evaluation Skills With Our Top Resources!

This article brings together Eval Academy’s top resources—organized around our “Three U’s” approach: Understand, Uncover, and Utilize. Whether you’re new to evaluation or ready to advance your practice, these curated resources will help you plan smarter, collect stronger data, and communicate findings with impact.

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Imposter Syndrome In Evaluation: A Student’s Perspective

Starting out in evaluation can be exciting—but also intimidating. In this article, MSc student Letitia Koen shares her experience with imposter syndrome during her practicum and how asking questions, seeking feedback, and celebrating small wins helped her build confidence. A must-read for students and new evaluators navigating self-doubt in their own journeys.

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New Template: “Logic Model Template for PowerPoint - School”

Tired of being restricted by the design limitations of Microsoft products? Looking for a fun way to present your logic model? Our new Logic Model Template is both functional within the Microsoft suite AND creative! Created in PowerPoint for Microsoft users, this template is perfect for evaluators who want to bring creativity to their planning tools. This customizable template will help to make your logic model visually engaging and easy to understand.

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New Resource: “Using Case Studies In Your Evaluation”

Unlock the storytelling potential of case studies for your evaluations with this new tip sheet from Eval Academy! Our tip sheet highlights key tips for why you should use case studies in your evaluation, how case studies help to explain the story behind your data, and what you should look for when choosing a case study.

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New Resource: “Steps For A Document Review”

Streamline your document review process with this infographic. This practical guide walks you through defining your scope, building a review framework, analyzing key findings, and turning your insights into actionable recommendations.

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New Resource: Survey Design Tip Sheet

Choosing the right survey questions is key to collecting meaningful data. This tip sheet offers a visual overview of common question types—like multiple choice, Likert scales, and open-ended responses—plus practical tips to improve clarity, reduce burden, and align with your evaluation plan. Whether you're building your first survey or refining an existing one, this resource makes better survey design easier.

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