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A Checklist of Tasks
1.Final project presentation on program evaluation plan (slides): Due on May 1. Please send me your slides by the end of the class. Your slides should contain the following sections:
-Introduction/Program background
-Evaluation purpose and scope
-Evaluation questions
-Evaluation design
-Data collection and analysis plan
-Project management plan
-Budget
2.Revised final project slides: Due on May 8 COP (Pacific Time), based on feedback you received from me.
3.Written Final project report on program evaluation plan: Due on May 8 COP (Pacific Time)
-Introduction/Program background
-Evaluation purpose and scope
-Evaluation questions
-Evaluation design
-Data collection and analysis plan
-Project management plan
-Budget
-Appendix 1: a job description about the evaluator to be hired (short para)
-Appendix 2: CVs of the evaluator candidate
-Appendix 3: a paragraph describing the candidate’s experience
A Checklist of Different Components of Your Evaluation Plan
-Introduction
oYour program model (brief overview)
oPurpose, scope, and timeframe of the evaluation
oIntended use and users of the evaluation results
oWho will be involved in planning and implementing the evaluation
-Program background
oStatement of need
oYour program’s theory of change, supporting research evidence
oSummary of previous evaluations (if applicable)
oNarrative account of your program
oYour program’s logic model
oDescription of which program components the evaluation will focus on
-Evaluation questions: criteria for good evaluation questions are the following
oClearly stated and specific
oAligns with your program’s theory of change and logic model
oWill lead to measurable and observable results
oRealistic to answer given the resources, time, and experience of those doing the evaluation
oBuilds upon results from previous research and evaluations (if applicable).
-Evaluation design
oThe intent of the evaluation
oAn introductory overview of the sample, measures, data, and analysis for key stakeholders
oYour intended evaluation design should be based on and aligned with the following:
§Your program’s theory of change and logic model
§Primary purpose of the evaluation and key research questions
§Funder’s evaluation requirements
§Resources available for the evaluation
-Data collection and analysis plan (in a table)
oResearch question
oIndicators
oWhat is collected and how?
oFrom whom/data sources?
oWhen collected and by whom?
oHow will you analyze the data?
-Project management plan
oLay out key tasks for your evaluation plan
oSketch out a realistic implementation plan for you evaluation
-Budget: common categories include
oStaff time
oMaterials, equipment, and supplies
oTravel
oData collection