Extension Evaluation Matters: 2nd Edition

Chapter 2: Evaluation Planning

To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time. — Leonard Bernstein.

Evaluation planning takes forethought and time to achieve the intended purposes. This chapter explores program frameworks, models, and life cycles, and provides resources to help evaluators/researchers scope the evaluation purpose and identify key stakeholders.

The chapter’s contents include:

Evaluation Frameworks

Program Theory and Logic Models

Programs, Life Cycles, and Evaluation

Evaluation Purpose and Scope

Stakeholder Analysis

Standards and Competencies:

Using frameworks, applying program theory and logic models, and understanding programs, life cycles, and purpose of evaluations.

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