Purposes for Eval
About Evaluations
Key Components of a Written Report
Effective Oral Reporting
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For understanding and learning
What is the real reason for reporting?
100
Scheduled interim reports (routine) Unscheduled interim reports (unexpected events) Final reports
What is the timing of the report?
100
A brief summary, usually 2-3 pages, and often printed on different colored paper to draw attention to it.
What is an executive summary?
100
use of appropriate visual aids, stimulating dialogue and interaction, and eye contact
What are ways to make oral reports effective?
200
Demonstrate accountability, set agenda's, change attitudes and create new ways of thinking
What are specific purposes for reporting evaluations?
200
Storytelling
What is the best form of communication?
200
Written when there is a large evaluation audience who are only interested in the major findings and recommendations of a program.
What is an executive abstract?
200
Examples include verbal narratives, videotape, staged debate, presentations by clients/students...
What are examples of oral report mediums?
300
Media, newsletters, bulletins and task groups, just to name a few?
What are different ways of reporting?
300
Avoid jargon Use simple, direct language Use correct grammar & punctuation Avoid cluttering narrative with reference notes Use interesting that’s interesting
What is technical writing in evaluation reporting?
300
A section in an evaluation report in which those who disagree with the evaluator's judgments can share their dissenting views.
What is a minority report or rejoinder?
300
audience
Who should you keep in mind when preparing and delivering an oral report?
400
66% of this is somewhat important
What is the appearance of the report?
400
No one wants to tell someone that their baby is ugly.
What is human and humane consideration?
400
SWOT format for organizing evaluative judgments...what is SWOT an acronym for?
What is strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats?
400
Developing a narrative/telling a story
What is an effective method of delivering an oral report?
500
Strategically writing your report to the reader
What is tailoring your report to the audience?
500
Reporting Evaluation Results
What is chapter 17?
500
Section of your evaluation report that includes methodological and technical information...including observation logs, data tabulations, etc.
What is the appendix?
500
jargon and unnecessary technical language
What are things to avoid in oral reporting?
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