Program Evaluation 101
Introductory explanations of what evaluation is and why it matters
Quick Guide
In-Depth Guide
Multi-Media Learning
Tools and Templates
Evaluation Vs. Research
Answers to questions of the differences between program evaluation and research.
Quick Guide
Distinguishing Evaluation from Research (from Unite for Sight)
In-Depth Guide
Research Paper - What is the Difference between Evaluation and Research and why do we Care? - Linked to from the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
Tools and Templates
Program Evaluation: When is it Research? - from Oklahoma State University
Cultural Competency in Evaluation
Information on providing culturally sensitive, safe, and inclusive evaluation.
In-Depth Guide
Examples
Tools & Templates
Common Evaluation Approaches in Sexual Violence
Although there are many ways to frame an evaluation, we will highlight two approaches that are particularly useful for work in the evaluation of sexual violence programming. Please click on the each of them to explore these approaches.
Empowerment Evaluation
Although there are many participatory evaluation approaches, empowerment evaluation places an explicit emphasis on building the evaluation capacity of individuals and organizations so that evaluation is integrated into the organization's day-to-day management processes. Through empowerment evaluation, both individual and organizational evaluation capacity are increased through a learn-by-doing process, whereby organizations and their staff evaluate their own strategies. (Evaluation for Improvement, CDC document)
Quick Guide
Empowerment Evaluation in Theory (from The Evaluation Exchange)
In-Depth Guide
Multi-Media Learning
Empowerment Evaluation Keynote Recording: Making It Count by Dr. David Fetterman
Empowerment Evaluation Webinar Slides (AEA - March 3, 2011)
Tools and Templates
Feminist Evaluation
Evaluation is a tool to bring greater sensitivity to gendered outcomes of policies/programs. A gendered analysis, using 'hard' data as well as field work based studies, can generate evidence that could influence the program. A feminist lens can form part of the different approaches to evaluation. Feminist approaches to evaluation seek to unpack the nature of gender and social inequalities. (Engendering Policy Through Evaluation, International Development Research Centre).
Quick Guide
Feminist Evaluation (Denise Seigart), A Feminist Lens (graphic)
In-Depth Guide
Feminist Evaluations and Gender Approaches: There's a Difference?
Evaluation for Equitable Developmental Results (Recommended: p39 of document, "Strengthening Equity-Focused Evaluations Through Insights from Feminist Theory & Approaches.")
Multi-Media Learning
Webinar: Strengthening Equity-Focused evaluations through insights from feminist theory and approaches (from My M&E by Katherine Hay and Ratna M. Sudarshan)
Feminist Issues in Evaluation Topical Interest Group of the American Evaluation Association
Website: Feminist Evaluation, Engendering Policy Through Evaluation
Protecting Human Subjects
When working with human subjects there are certain considerations needed to protect confidentiality and treat participants with respect.
Quick Guide
What is Human Subject Protection? (Excerpts - UW Extension)
In-Depth Guide
Human Subjects Protection and Evaluation (From Building Blocks to Peer Program Success)
Multi-Media Learning
NIH Protecting Human Research Participants (Online Course. *Although designated for research purposes, this information can be useful for anyone doing program evaluation with human subjects.)
Tools & Templates
Evidence-based Practice
Understanding how best practices are informed by research and where to find evidence-based programs.
Multi-Media Learning
Making "What Works" Work for You: Evidenced-Based Components and Adaptation - Webinar Presentation Slides (5-8-13)
Examples