Foundations And Evaluation

Author : William R. Shadish
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803953017
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Program Evaluation written by William R. Shadish and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1991 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations of Program Evaluationheralds a thorough exploration of the field of program evaluation--looking back on its origins. By summarizing, comparing, and contrasting the work of seven major theorists of program evaluation, this book provides an important perspective on the current state of evaluation theory and provides suggestions for ways of improving its practice. Beginning in Chapter Two, the authors develop a conceptual framework to analyze how successfully each theory meets the specific criteria of its framework. Each subsequent chapter is devoted to the presentation of the theoretical and practical advice of a significant theorist--Michael Scriven, Donald Campbell, Carol Weiss, Joseph Wholey, Robert Stake, Lee Cronbach, and Peter Rossi.

Author : Thomas Schwandt
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 080479572X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation Foundations Revisited written by Thomas Schwandt and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation examines policies and programs across every arena of human endeavor, from efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to programs that drive national science policy. Relying on a vast array of methods, from qualitative interviewing to econometrics, it is a "transdiscipline," as opposed to a formal area of academic study. Accounting for these challenges, Evaluation Foundations Revisited offers an introduction for those seeking to better understand evaluation as a professional field. While the acquisition of methods and methodologies to meet the needs of certain projects is important, the foundation of evaluative practice rests on understanding complex issues to balance. Evaluation Foundations Revisited is an invitation to examine the intellectual, practical, and philosophical nexus that lies at the heart of evaluation. Thomas A. Schwandt shows how to critically engage with the assumptions that underlie how evaluators define and position their work, as well as how they argue for the usefulness of evaluation in society. He looks at issues such as the role of theory, how notions of value and valuing are understood, how evidence is used, how evaluation is related to politics, and what comprises scientific integrity. By coming to better understand the foundations of evaluation, readers will develop what Schwandt terms "a life of the mind of practice," which enables evaluators to draw on a more holistic view to develop reasoned arguments and well fitted techniques.

Author : Marc T. Braverman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787975966
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations and Evaluation written by Marc T. Braverman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-07-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gathered together in this unique book on evaluation and effectivefoundation practice are the experienced-based perspectives andmeasured insights of both seasoned practitioners and keyphilanthropic thought leaders. Foundations and Evaluation isa substantial think piece for grantmakers of any size." —Dorothy S. Ridings, president and CEO, Council onFoundations "Foundations and Evaluation explores the intersectionbetween organizational effectiveness and evaluation anddemonstrates the need for commitment to evaluation throughout thefoundation. . . . A good read for both newcomers to evaluation andthose with more experience, written by some of the most highlyrespected leaders in the field." —Kathleen P. Enright, executive director, Grantmakersfor Effective Organizations

Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190227303
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Program Evaluation for Social Workers written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised editon of Program evaluation for social workers, 2012.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell, Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199889899
Total Pages : 1196 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 1196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.

Author : David M. Fetterman
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803956698
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Empowerment Evaluation written by David M. Fetterman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " This timely addition to a new genre of evaluation methodology eschews the objectivity of an external evaluation in favor of internal value-driven assessments that advance the goal of self-improvement through self-determination. Fetterman offers down-to-earth, clearly written descriptions and explanations of an approach that reconciles the contingencies of organizational practice with the standards and principles of evaluation accountability. He adroitly bridges the gap between the subjectivity of self-evaluation and the objectivity of external evaluation by showing with case examples and detailed methods, forms, and narrative why empowerment evaluation extends the reach of standard evaluation practice." --Dennis Mithaug, Teacher's College, Columbia UniversityWhat is empowerment evaluation? When is it the most appropriate approach to use in an evaluation? How can it best be implemented? Aimed at demystifying empowerment evaluation, the book shows readers when to use this form of evaluation and how to more effectively use its three steps (developing a mission statement; taking stock by identifying and prioritizing the most significant program activities; and, charting a course for future strategies to accomplish program goals). Fetterman also illustrates the steps with four case examples, ranging from hospital to educational settings. In addition, he covers: how to use empowerment evaluation to meet the standards developed by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation; the caveats and concerns about the use of empowerment evaluation; the relationship between collaborative, participatory, stakeholder, and utilization-focused evaluation with empowermentevaluation; the role of the Internet in disseminating empowerment evaluation; and, an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, and conditions of empowerment evaluation. This book will guide evaluators exploration of their roles

Author : Judah J. Viola
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763756881
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Consulting and Evaluation with Nonprofit and Community-based Organizations written by Judah J. Viola and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for consultation and evaluation among nonprofits and government agencies has soared in recent years, as funders have demanded accountability and agencies are ill-equipped to provide the types of data-based information needed. Consulting and Evaluation with Nonprofit and Community-Based Organizations fills a critical gap in the academic literature for nonprofit management. This unique text is a collection of advice and voices from a diverse group of successful, practicing consultants who work with nonprofits and government agencies. Through surveys and interviews, these experts relate detailed information on how they got started in consulting, what types of services they provide, what types of clients they serve, the biggest challenges they face, and much more. The book also integrates current topics from a wide variety of sources so that interested readers can easily access important information all in one book. Book jacket.

Author : Rosalie T. Torres
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761927549
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation Strategies for Communicating and Reporting written by Rosalie T. Torres and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation Strategies for Communicating and Reporting has been thoroughly revised and updated creating 75% new material and 34 new case examples. The Second Edition provides worksheets and instructions for creating a detailed communicating and reporting plan based on audience needs and characteristics. Authors Rosalie T. Torres, Hallie Preskill, and Mary E. Piontek cover advances in technology including Web site communications, Web and videoconferencing, and Internet chat rooms. Also mentioned are several additional topics for consideration, including communicating and reporting for diverse audiences and for multi-site evaluations.

Author : Council on Foundations
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation for Foundations written by Council on Foundations and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1993-05-04 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how foundations can use evaluation to strengthen their own and their grantees' programs. Introduces the concept of evaluation and offers practical, how -to advice for foundations interested in, or beginning to formulate a strategy for, evaluation. Part one describes the issues a foundation should consider and provides guidance for developing an evaluation plan and interpreting evaluation results. Part two uses nine case studies to illustrate how real foundations, faced with choices for evaluating projects or programs, made those choices; what kinds of evaluations were conducted, by whom, and what they found; and what the foundations and others thought of the results. The conclusion distills from the case studies thirty-five keys to effective evaluating for foundations. Includes a glossary of terms and an annotated bibliography.

Author : Richard M. Grinnell
Publisher : Wadsworth
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Work Research and Evaluation written by Richard M. Grinnell and published by Wadsworth. This book was released on 1985 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: