Eval Academy's Top 10 Posts and Resources of 2023

Check out the top 10 articles + top 10 resources of 2023 from Eval Academy!

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

SWOT Analysis: What is it and how do I use it?

A SWOT is a tool commonly used at the beginning of a new venture or as part of a new strategic planning process. A SWOT in evaluation could be used as a data collection tool or to present evaluation findings and create recommendations. This article outlines what a SWOT analysis is and how to complete one.

Data Collection, Evaluation Practice, Planning, Reporting, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationKim DesjarlaisJuly 4, 2023evaluation, evaluation activities, evaluation practice, evaluation tools, program evaluation, StakeholdersComment

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

New Checklist: Information request checklist

Eval Academy just released a new checklist for anyone who’s about to start a new evaluation project. Use this checklist to make sure you’re gathering the information necessary to support your evaluation endeavour. This checklist can act as a support tool for you to make sure you have the context you need when starting an evaluation.

Data Collection, Evaluation is my main job, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesApril 28, 2023evaluation planning, evaluation, Evaluation Tools, outcomes, indicators, evaluation activities, Data Collection, Evaluator, checklist, evaluation planComment

Evaluation Facilitation Series: Facilitation Activity #1 (Making Metaphors)

This evaluation facilitation series will highlight some of these facilitation activities and how I have applied them over the years. This article focuses on their “Making Metaphors” activity, along with some step-by-step instructions you can use to try it in your own evaluations.

Planning, Evaluation is my main jobKristy MadsenJanuary 14, 2022evaluation planning, evaluation activities, evaluation facilitationComment

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