GUIDES
We have compiled a brief list of self-help guides to help novices learn about evaluation and seasoned evaluators refine their skills and extend their knowledge base. One of the most comprehensive lists and guides to evaluation is the Programmatic On-Line Evaluation Resources site. It is designed to help evaluators design, conduct, document, and review project evaluations. Innovation Network is another excellent site designed to assist in evaluation training, including advocacy evaluation.
Please consider the Free Resources for Program Evaluation and Social Research Methods as well. They have an overview guide to evaluation "What is program evaluation: A beginners guide" listed on the home page and a comprehensive list of free statistical software, along with some reviews of the packages
Claremont Graduate University's School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences provides the most comprehensive evaluation video library available. It provides a wealth of information beginning with a preview and highlights (5 minutes) to discussions about evidence-based practice (26 minutes).
Click on Picture of Books
to Access Video Library
The American Evaluation Association has compiled a valuable collection of free self-help evaluation materials. A list, based in part on their efforts to assemble a useful collection, is presented below. It is divided into 15 categories to facilitate access to relevant material and enhance learning.
Basic Guide to Program Evaluation (1997)
Framework for Program Evaluation
Getting to Outcomes with Developmental Assets
Guide to Planning and Evaluating Health Information Outreach
Action Research Resources (1998)
Qualitative Evaluation Checklist
Sampling
& Surveying
Electronic Statistics Textbook (2001)
(How to Calculate Simple Statistics)
Statistic Software (free)
Evaluating Benefits of Educational Uses of Technology
Evaluating Technology Use in the Classroom
Evaluation Cookbook (1998)
(CDC)
(service learning)
