{"product_id":"9781394234783","title":"Evaluation Essentials Methods for Conducting Sound Evaluation Research","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEvaluation Essentials\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethods for Conducting Sound Evaluation Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeth Osborne DaPonte\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Evaluation \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA nuts-and-bolts introduction to program evaluation for the nonprofit and public sectors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvaluation Essentials: Methods for Conducting Sound Research, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is a substantial update to the popular overview of the evaluation process. Virtually every form of externally funded nonprofit activity must be periodically evaluated, and trained evaluators are in higher demand than ever before. This book offers a step-by-step introduction to the process and methods of program evaluation, with over 40 examples from public policy, public health, non-profit management, social work, arts management, education, international assistance, and labor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvaluation Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e covers updates in the field of evaluation, including contribution analyses, as well as current best practices for forming evaluation questions, applying program theory, performing literature reviews, collecting data, creating outcome measures, designing and conducting surveys, grant writing, and much more. This Second Edition also includes an expanded international context, examining evaluation in international organizations. The process outlined in this book is also applicable to policy evaluation and the evaluation of organizational performance, adding additional value to this timely update. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a foundational knowledge of the principles and practices of program evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign evaluations and conduct research, including quantitative and qualitative analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerate data that can be used to demonstrate a program's impact to funders and stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn from examples drawn from a broad range of nonprofit organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis definitive guide to evaluation will appeal to professionals in fields as diverse as education, policy sciences, public administration, sociology, health, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeth Osborne DaPonte, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e has taught program evaluation at the graduate level at Yale University’s School of Management, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, Beth is Principal and Owner of Social Science Consultants, LLC, a firm that provides consulting and advisory services to the non-profit\/NGO, religious, governmental, and international sectors. Clients have included the United Nations (secretariat and UN-System funds, programs, and agencies); foundations (e.g., Forbes Funds, Heinz Endowments, Hillman Family Foundations); educational institutions (e.g., University of Pittsburgh); and US-based nonprofits (e.g., Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Allies for Children). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 April 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394234783\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378516848780,"sku":"9781394234783","price":96.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394234783_affe63ab-64fb-42eb-95e5-997be496be2b.jpg?v=1780240472","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394234783","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}