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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
Assignment 6
Evaluation Report Project due.

Mar. 23

Research Techniques in Evaluation

Chapter 7
Assignment 7

Apr. 6

Experimental Design

Chapter 8
Assignment 8

Apr. 13

Non-Random Designs

Chapter 9
Assignment 9

Apr. 20

Full-coverage Programs

Chapter 10
Assignment 10
Submit completed evaluation design.

Apr. 27

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Chapter 11

May 4

Politics and Evaluation

Chapter 12

May 11

FINAL EXAMINATION

Chapters 1 through 12