Think about the planned outcomes of yiur proposed activity. What do you want to find evidence of and for whom?
ACE quality metrics are useful for ACE activity, but if it's a project for another funder, best work to their outcomes framework.
Start with the outcomes then think about what provides evidence that you have got there.
Sometimes it is quantitative (we aim to increase the number of visitors from Coventry) so set a baseline (how many do we have now) and then get counting using a survey method.
Sometimes it is qualitative (participants learn more about fireflies) so think about other forms of assessment like quizzes, learning logs, creative outputs that demonstrate what has been learned and whether people processed the information.
This is super simplistic, but it gets you started. Also think about your ability to collect the data... If you have an outcome with several evidence tooks then think whether you need to use all those methods... is there a simpler way of scooping...?
Also think about data protection... use anonymous data collecting methods where possible. In case studies, remember to set up anonymous coding to protect identities. And keep any/all personal info under password protection/locked cabinet.
All the best
J
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Date: 29/03/2018 15:19 (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Re: Evaluation
Hi Julie,
The best evaluation always starts before the project has begun
J
What’s the project and what are you hoping to evaluate?
Best,
Eleanor
Eleanor Root
Collections and Learning Curator
Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
01473 433570
www.cimuseums.org.uk
Ipswich – A Fairtrade town
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I have been tasked with writing an evaluation strategy for a project that we haven't begun!
This is something I have never done before and have no idea where to start, any hints or tips would be very gratefully received.
Thanks lots and have a lovely Easter.
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