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The following reading assignments are in Rossi, Freeman, and Lipsey. Evaluation. 6th Ed. |
DATE |
TOPIC |
ASSIGNMENTS |
Jan. 26 |
Introduction to Evaluation Research |
Chapter 1 |
Feb. 2 |
Types of Evaluations |
Chapter
2 Assignment 1 |
Feb. 9 |
Diagnosis and Problem Definition |
Chapter
3 Assignment 2 |
Feb. 23 |
Needs Assessment |
Chapter
4 Assignment 3 Submit name of organization and program selected for evaluation. |
Mar. 2 |
Program Models and Theories |
Chapter
5 Assignment 4 |
Mar. 9 |
Program Monitoring |
Chapter
6 Assignment 5 Submit statement of evaluation methodology. |
Mar. 16 |
Research Techniques in Evaluation |
Chapter 7 |
Mar. 23 |
Research Techniques in Evaluation |
Chapter 7 |
Apr. 6 |
Experimental Design |
Chapter 8 |
Apr. 13 |
Non-Random Designs |
Chapter 9 |
Apr. 20 |
Full-coverage Programs |
Chapter 10 |
Apr. 27 |
Cost-Benefit Analysis |
Chapter 11 |
May 4 |
Politics and Evaluation |
Chapter 12 |
May 11 |
FINAL EXAMINATION |
Chapters 1 through 12 |