New Template: Telephone Survey Introduction

The Telephone Survey Introduction Template is a comprehensive script designed to guide surveyors when initiating contact with participants for telephone surveys. It provides a structured framework for addressing various scenarios and ensures a professional and respectful approach to data collection.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesSeptember 28, 2023Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Methods, Research Methods, Qualitative, Interviews, Survey, TemplateComment

New Tip Sheet: Tips for Conducting Interviews

Eval Academy just released a new tip sheet for Conducting Interviews. If you will be conducting interviews in your evaluation, then this tip sheet is for you! Whether you’re new to the process or have conducted interviews before, this tip sheet provides a good overview and refresher to make your next interview experience a great one.

Data Collection, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Research Methods, Qualitative, InterviewsComment

New Infographic: Qualitative Data Saturation

Eval Academy just released a new infographic about qualitative data saturation. This infographic is for those who collect or who will be collecting qualitative data and are looking to support the validity of their results. It’s a helpful resource for those who are both new and experienced in evaluation!

Analysis, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Research Methods, QualitativeComment

What you need to know about member checking

While member checking is commonly used in qualitative research, it’s less commonly used in evaluation and we think that should change! In this article, we’ll review what member checking is and why, when, and how you should use it.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationAlecia KallosFebruary 27, 2023Evaluation, Communication, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation Practice, QualitativeComment

Sampling and Recruitment 101

You’ve got your evaluation plan; you’ve developed your data collection tools and you’re ready to go live with collecting the data you need to answer your evaluation questions. Step 1: Identify your sample. Step 2. Recruitment. But how do you get participants to take part in the data collection process?

Data Collection, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationBonnie LakustaFebruary 1, 2023Evaluator, Data Collection, Qualitative Data, Qualitative, Communication, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Research, Interviews, Focus Groups, Ethics, Evaluation PlanningComment

New Template: Interview Tracking Log

Eval Academy just released a new template, “Interview Tracking Log.” This template is available as a Word document as well as an Excel file! This Interview Tracking Log can be used by anyone who will be completing interviews to collect qualitative data.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesDecember 27, 2022Evaluation Planning, Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Program Managers, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Consultant, Data Collection, Qualitative Data, Evaluation Management, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools, QualitativeComment

New Infographic: 10 Reasons to Evaluate!

Eval Academy just released a new infographic, “10 Reasons to Evaluate.” This infographic is for Program Managers and Program Leaders who are thinking about implementing an evaluation and are looking for a little inspiration as to why evaluating this year is a good idea!