Whether it’s by building capacity through the evaluation process or by developing realistic, actionable recommendations, evaluation plays an important part in making a difference on both a small and a grand scale!

Incentives for participation in evaluation

In this article, we discuss different incentives for participation, explore the biases that offering an incentive can introduce, and guide you in deciding whether to offer an incentive, including what form and value that incentive should be.

Data Collection, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobBonnie LakustaOctober 31, 2022evaluation, evaluation methodology, bias, data collection, participation incentives, evaluation ethics, ethicsComment

Using log frames: why they’re useful and how to make one

In this article, we explain what a Log Frame is (spoiler: it’s not a logic model), why they can be useful tools for program planning and evaluation outside of international development, and how to make one of your own.

Planning, I do some evaluation, I'm new to evaluationStephanie JonesOctober 31, 2022evaluation methodology, evaluation tools, log frames, program evaluation, evaluation planning, indicators, assumptions, outcomesComment

The importance of articulating assumptions

In this article, we describe what assumptions are in evaluation, explain why you should document assumptions, and describe how to reflect on your assumptions when collecting and analyzing evaluation results. We also provide some practical examples of how to include assumptions in your own evaluations!

Evaluation Practice, I do some evaluation, Evaluation is my main jobStephanie JonesFebruary 9, 2022Evaluation planning, evaluation, evaluation methodologyComment

Interpreting themes from qualitative data: thematic analysis

This article supports evaluators who are new to qualitative data analysis. We start by defining thematic analysis, then give you a 5-step process to complete your own analysis. We end the article by highlighting some common challenges with thematic analysis.

Analysis, I do some evaluationStephanie JonesFebruary 9, 2022Qualitative methdology, data analysis, evaluation methodology Comment

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