This year-end wrap-up takes a look at the Eval Academy content that evaluators engaged with most in 2025—from our top articles and most downloaded resources to new courses, webinars, and learning tools. It offers a snapshot of what readers found most useful this year and highlights the practical evaluation topics that shaped our work.

This ready-to-use Paper Survey Template helps you create clear, well-structured paper surveys in Word without the usual formatting challenges. It includes customizable examples of common question types, a built-in introduction section, and practical tips to streamline setup—making it easier to design participant-friendly surveys that collect the data you actually need.

Discover practical strategies for managing stress in evaluation projects. This article explores common stressors faced by evaluators, including ambiguity, emotional impact, constant change, and limited resources. Learn actionable tips for reducing stress through enhanced project management, protecting scope and budgets, fostering team support, and using self-reflection. The guide also highlights leadership habits that promote healthy evaluation practices and offers tools for building resilience and maintaining balance. Ideal for evaluators seeking to improve wellbeing and effectiveness in their work.

Learn how to bridge the gap between evaluation questions and indicators in program evaluation. This article explains why developing indicators is a crucial step before choosing methods and measures, ensuring evaluations are focused, feasible, and aligned with intended outcomes. Discover practical tips for selecting specific, measurable, and timely indicators, balancing quantitative and qualitative approaches, and using frameworks like logic models and theory of change. The guide also covers indicator types, triangulation, and the importance of involving stakeholders in indicator design for robust, actionable evaluation results.

Evaluability Assessments (EAs) can save time, money, and effort by showing if a program is ready for evaluation—or if it’s too soon. This article breaks down when an EA is worth doing, when it’s not, and what to try instead.

Ever thought of testing your evaluation skills in a real-world challenge? This article shows how case competitions offer hands-on practice, networking, and even career opportunities—making them a fun and rewarding way to grow as an evaluator.

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.

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.

Learn how to write effective evaluation questions with these 10 expert tips from Eval Academy. Discover how to align questions with purpose, engage partners, and explore outcomes, systems, and context.

Prepare effectively for in-person interviews or focus groups with this comprehensive checklist. Includes pre-event planning tips, essential items to bring, and practical advice for smooth facilitation.

Learn how to analyze with a small sample size of a handful of responses. This article discusses how to uncover valuable insights while communicating results with transparency.

Learn how to create trauma-informed evaluation tools that prioritize safety, dignity, and inclusivity when working with people affected by trauma.

Uncover key do’s and don’ts for evaluators using social media. This infographic will help you to share findings ethically, engage audiences, and increase impact while protecting confidentiality.

Discover tips for new evaluators to help build skills, embrace creativity, and grow your impact in evaluation.

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.

Evaluators do more than just evaluations! From meeting facilitation to strategic planning, data visualization, and quality improvement, our skills support organizations in many ways. Learn more in this article.

Choosing the right data visualization tool is key to effectively communicating insights. This guide explores when to use infographics, data placemats, and dashboards, helping you simplify complex data, engage stakeholders, and enhance decision-making. Plus, download our free infographic for a quick reference!

Improve clarity and professionalism in your evaluation writing with Eval Academy’s free infographic on the Top 10 Grammar Mistakes to Avoid. Download it now for quick tips on avoiding common errors and making your writing more polished and credible!

Discover how evaluation can be a powerful act of kindness for your program. Whether you're just starting your evaluation journey or looking to refine your approach, this article offers insights and resources to help you spread kindness through evaluation.

Evaluating a program is crucial for understanding its impact and effectiveness. However, there are situations where it might not be the right time to conduct an evaluation. This article will help you to determine if now is the time to evaluate your program.