A real-world example of Indigenous evaluation that embraces the whole story and respects Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Evaluation Practice, Transforming Evaluation, I'm new to evaluation, I do some evaluationKim DesjarlaisMarch 4, 2024evaluation, Evaluation process, Evaluator role, Indigenous evaluation, Evaluation Methods Comment

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

A picture is worth a thousand words: Photovoice

While traditional data collection methods like surveys, interviews, focus groups, and document reviews are well-known in evaluation, there are also innovative approaches like participatory and arts-based methods. One such method is Photovoice. While it might be daunting to embrace new techniques, it's important to recognize the value of methods like Photovoice in expanding our toolkit and enhancing evaluation practices.

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Transforming Evaluation, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationBonnie LakustaAugust 15, 2023evaluation activities, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Methodology, Evaluation practice, Evaluation tools, QualitativeComment

New Template: Logic Model template using Canva Whiteboard

This Logic Model template is for anyone who wants to make Logic Models that look professional and visually interesting. This Canva design template can be customized to create your own Logic Model, suited to your evaluation needs. The professional design of this template makes it easy to create a visually interesting Logic Model to present to clients, share on a website, or submit in a report.

Planning, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationSujin CJuly 4, 2023Evaluation Resources, Evaluation Methods, evaluation planning, evaluation, Evaluation Tools, Impact, outcomes, logic model, Evaluator, Design Templates, CanvaComment

5 tips for ensuring interviewer safety.

In this article, we highlight the importance of ensuring interviewer safety to make the interview experience effective for collecting data and a positive experience for everyone involved!

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationStephanie JonesMay 29, 2023Data Collection, qualitative data, Qualitative, evaluation, Evaluation Methods, evaluation activities, Evaluation PracticeComment

What’s the Difference: Bias versus Confounding?

In every research and evaluation project, it is important to identify and address sources of error that may impact the accuracy of your findings and the relevance of your recommendations. Here, we will look at what bias and confounding are (and are not), the differences between them, and important considerations to take to prepare for and address both in your next evaluation project.

Analysis, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationMaegan TrottierMarch 30, 2023ias, Quantitative Data, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Practice, Data, Data Analysis, Evaluation, Evaluation MethodologyComment

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

New Template: Canva design templates for creating your own Logic Model!

Eval Academy just released two new Canva design templates for creating your own Logic Model! Whether you’re new to evaluation or if evaluation is your main role, these Canva design templates are for anyone who wants to design a Logic Model to be more visually appealing.

Reporting, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 2, 2023Evaluation Resources, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Planning, Evaluation, Evaluation Tools, Impact, Outcome, Logic Model, Evaluator, Design Templates, CanvaComment

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

Common Evaluation FAQs

In this article, we provide the answers to some of your FAQs about evaluation including: Why do people conduct evaluations? Where can I find an evaluator? What makes a good evaluator? How can I get training in evaluation? What is the difference between research and evaluation? How much does an evaluation cost?

Evaluation Practice, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesDecember 27, 2022Evaluator, Evaluation, Credentialed Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Canadian Evaluation Society, American Evaluation Association, European Evaluation Society, Australian Evaluation Society, African Evaluation Association, Research, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation ConsultantComment

Eval Academy’s Top 10 Posts of 2022

Check out the top 10 posts of 2022 from Eval Academy.

Stephanie JonesDecember 13, 2022New Year, Data Analysis, 2023, Evaluation, Evaluation Activities, Evaluation Tools, Theory of Chnage, Logic Model, Quantitative analysis, quantitative data, evaluation questions, Likert scales, Evaluation Methods, Qualitative analysisComment

Implementation Science: The Best Thing You’ve Never Heard of as an Evaluator

Being knowledgeable about Implementation Science can only make our evaluation work stronger.

Planning, Transforming Evaluation, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluationBonnie LakustaNovember 27, 2022evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Planning, Evaluation Tools, Evaluation, Evaluation MethodologyComment

Sampling bias: identifying and avoiding bias in data collection

Bias in evaluation is inevitable. Reflection helps us to identify our bias and when we do, it is necessary to identify sources of bias in our processes, eliminate which bias we can, and acknowledge which bias we cannot.