Chapter 1.

• Introducing the Guide

  • 1.1 Why evaluate?

  • 1.2 Getting started

  • 1.3 A note on terminology

Chapter 2.

• Evaluation for Learning

  • 2.1 Participatory evaluation

  • 2.2 Putting participatory evaluation into practice

  • 2.3 Activity: Introducing a participatory approach to evaluation

  • 2.4 Handout: Principles of a participatory approach to evaluation

Chapter 3.

• A Framework for Project Evaluation

  • 3.1 The five key evaluation questions

  • 3.2 The five evaluation process steps

  • 3.3 Tools for using the evaluation framework

  • 3.4 A framework for project evaluation

Chapter 4.

•   Defining Project Work

  • 4.1 Developing project goals and objectives

  • 4.2 Writing Project Objectives

  • 4.3 Activity: Writing Effective Project Objectives

  • 4.4 Role of the outside evaluator

  • 4.5 Points to remember

Chapter 5.

• Developing Success Indicators

  • 5.1 Purpose of success indicators and their measures

  • 5.2 The process of developing success indicators and their measures

  • 5.3 Activity: Defining success indicators

  • 5.4 Success indicators for project activity types

Chapter 6.

• Collecting Evaluation Data

  • 6.1 Determining information collection needs

  • 6.2 Information collection tools

  • 6.3 Sample evaluation tools

Chapter 7.

• Analysing and Interpreting Data

  • 7.1 Analysing project evaluation information

  • 7.2 Preparing useful evaluation reports

  • 7.3 Activity: Analysing and interpreting data

Chapter 8.

• Using Evaluation Results

  • 8.1 Using evaluation results

Chapter 9.

• Putting It Together

Appendices

1. Definitions of evaluation terms

2. Annotated bibliography of evaluation resources

3. Framework worksheet for the five key evaluation questions and examples of developing the questions by project activity type

4. Framework worksheet for success indicators and examples of developing the indicators by project activity type

5. Success indicators of increased public participation and strengthened community groups

6. Reaction sheet for evaluation workshop

7. Guided telephone interview - Community Resource Handbook for Women with Breast Cancer

8. Focus group interview guide - Child Safety Awareness Program

9. Guidelines for keeping a project diary - Child Safety Awareness Program

10. Mail-out questionnaire - Advisory Committee, Health and Disabled Women's Project

11. Mail-out questionnaire - Health Care Providers, Health and Disabled Women's Project

12. We Want Your Feedback

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