| Session Title: Enhancing the Quality of Evaluation Design, Data Collection, and Reports Through Peer Review |
| Think Tank Session 510 to be held in BOWIE A on Friday, Nov 12, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM |
| Sponsored by the Independent Consulting TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Sally Bond, The Program Evaluation Group LLC, usbond@mindspring.com |
| Discussant(s): |
| Sally Bond, The Program Evaluation Group LLC, usbond@mindspring.com |
| Courtney Malloy, Vital Research LLC, courtney@vitalresearch.com |
| Abstract: This think tank responds directly to two elements of this year’s conference theme of evaluation quality: (1) How is evaluation quality conceptualized and operationalized? (2) How do we ensure evaluation quality in our practice? Since AEA 2004, the Independent Consulting TIG has operated a Peer Review process for its members. Having established an effective process for reviewing evaluation reports, the current co-chairs of the IC TIG’s Peer Review propose to expand the service to include the review of evaluation designs and data collection tools. After a brief presentation about the existing framework for reviewing evaluation reports, the co-chairs will present two new draft frameworks for reviewing and providing feedback on evaluation designs and data collection tools. The purpose of the think tank is to invite comments on the new frameworks and refine them accordingly. |