Conducting an evaluation
As shown in Figure 14.1, conducting
an evaluation follows the phases of other social science research,
but with several important variations. The main steps in conducting
an evaluation are:
- Establishing a clear agreement on the scope of
the evaluation and the responsibilities of the evaluator;
- Gaining the trust and cooperation of all stakeholders;
- Reviewing the literature on similar kinds of evaluations;
- Becoming informed about the program to be evaluated;
- Designing the evaluation, with input from stakeholders;
- Conducting the evaluation, with frequent feedback
and periodical reports to stakeholders;
- Preparing a draft report describing how the evaluation
was done and what was found;
- Review of the draft report with stakeholders,
followed by revision, as appropriate; and
- Submission of the final report of the evaluation.
Figure 14.1. Model
for conducting an evaluation
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