Pt. 1. Introduction to evaluation
Evaluation's basic purpose, uses, and conceptual distinctions
Origins and current trends in modern program evaluation
Political, interpersonal, and ethical issues in evaluation
Pt. 2. alternative approaches to program evaluation
Alternative views of evaluation
First approaches : Expertise and consumer-oriented approaches
Program-oriented evaluation approaches
Decision-oriented evaluation approaches
Participant-oriented evaluation approaches
Other current considerations : Cultural competence and capacity building
A comparative analysis of approaches
Pt. 3. Practical guidelines for planning evaluations
Clarifying the evaluation request and responsibilities
Setting boundaries and analyzing the evaluation context
Identifying and selecting the evaluation questions and criteria
Planning how to conduct the evaluation
Pt. 4. Practical guidelines for conducting and using evaluations
Collecting evaluative information : Design, sampling, and cost choices
Collecting evaluative information : Data sources and methods, analysis, and interpretation
Reporting evaluation results : Maximizing use and understanding
App. A. The program evaluation standards and guiding principles for evaluators.
