Evaluation Background:
Problem Gambing Institute of Ontario, No Date — This site includes a toolkit of evaluation information, reports, and screening tools that can be used to assess and evaluate problem gambling services.
Otto Bremer Foundation, 2013 — A series of one-page tip sheets about a variety of evaluation topics, including: Evaluative Thinking, Evaluation Questions, Logic Models, Theory of Change, Dosage, SMART Goals, Distinguishing Outcomes from Indicators, Performance Targets, Qualitative Evaluation, Types of Evaluation, Fidelity and Adaptation, High-Quality Lessons Learned, Evaluation Quality Standards, Evaluation Reporting, Utilization-Focused Evaluation, and Distinguishing Different Kinds of Evidence.
Wilder Research and InCommons, 2011 — This e-learning tool takes you through 5 essential steps of evaluation, and includes interactive activities to test your knowledge.
University of Kansas, 2009 — Internet-based guide defining the basics of evaluation. Rich with links to examples, related topics, and tools and checklists.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, 2008 — Provides the basic tools to develop a comprehensive evaluation plan and create and implement a local evaluation.
Research Methods Knowledge Base, 2006 — Website that briefly introduces evaluation goals, strategies, types, and methods.
National Science Foundation, 2002 — Basic guide to evaluation for those who want to learn about what evaluation can do and how to do an evaluation. The report is divided into four major sections: evaluation and types of evaluation, the steps in doing an evaluation, an overview of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and strategies that address culturally responsive evaluation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2001 — This guide for planning and implementing evaluation activities includes information on planning, engaging stakeholders, evaluation design, and using findings.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999 — Practical online tool designed to summarize and organize essential elements of program evaluation. The report summarizes the elements of program evaluation, clarifies the steps in program evaluation, reviews standards for effective evaluation, and addresses misconceptions regarding the purposes and methods of program evaluation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999 — Presents the steps in program evaluation practice and standards for effective evaluation.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 1998 — This often-cited resource provides a framework for thinking about evaluation and outlines a blueprint for designing and conducting evaluations, either independently or with the support of an external evaluator/consultant.
Westat, Inc., 1993 — Describes the "how and why" of program evaluation and outlines the steps involved, working from the premise that many useful evaluations can be conducted by program staff who may not have formal training in evaluation.
Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, 1991 — Describes a step-by-step approach to assessing alcohol and other drug prevention programs. Includes examples, worksheets, and explanation of concepts.
American Evaluation Association, No Date — Website that features an extensive number of links to Internet resources in nearly 20 categories including evaluation blogs, discussion lists, data analysis software, and scientifically based evaluation methods.
University of Wisconsin-Extension Service, No Date — Website that provides numerous links to fact sheets and guides on all aspects of evaluation developed by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Service plus some outside resources.
Minnesota Department of Health, No Date — Briefly defines five different types of evaluation, including: process, impact, outcomes, formative and summative.