(7/16) - Next week (7/21) we will have all of the presentations for your final projects.  When you get to class load your presentations on the computer to speed up the process. You have 10 minutes for your presentations and I will be keeping track of the time.  Your final reports are due at 5:00 PM on Friday July 24, 2009 but since the building will be locked up at 11:30 AM, so you can submit your projects electronically.  If you do submit them electronically, they should be as a single attachment.

(7/16) - The take home final exam is now posted.  Be sure to sign and attach the honor pledge and number each subpart of the questions so I can final all of your answers.  Your final exam is due at  5:00 PM on Friday July 24, 2009 but since the building will be locked up at 11:30 AM, so you can submit your projects electronically.  If you do submit them electronically, they should be as a single attachment.

(6/30) - Next week (7/7) I will be presenting a paper at a conference and will not be here.  During the first part of class, you will watch a video called Miss Evers Boys that complements the case study assignment and discussion on 7/14.  Your groups can use the remaining class time to finalize your group program evaluation critiques with the memo and presentations in class on 7/14.  On 7/14 we will also finish discussing and remaining aspects of the readings pertaining to randomized and alternative research designs and the readings pertaining to evaluation in practice. 

(6/30) - This week (6/30) we will continue discussing the readings on measuring outcomes and detecting effects and discuss randomized and alternative research designs.  Your measurement memos for your final evaluation project (individual or group) are also due.

(6/16) - Next week (6/23) we will discuss the readings on measuring outcomes and detecting effects.  You also need to let me know what program evaluation your groups  plan to critique and present and send me the reference and link so I can assign the day that each group will present and post the information on the website. 

(6/9) - Next week (6/16) we will discus the readings on assessing and monitoring program processes and efficiency.  Your individual news article critique are also due and you should be prepared to summarize your analysis in 1 - 2 minutes. 

(6/4) - Next week (6/9) we will finish discussing logic models and review your homework assignment.  Be sure to bring copies to share with everyone in class.  We'll then begin discussing the readings on needs assessment and data collection.  Your program memos for your individual or group evaluation projects are also due.

(6/2) - Groups for the program evaluation critique are now posted.

(5/29) - Next week (6/2) we will discuss the readings related to developing a program theory and focus in particular on logic models.  You will also be assigned to your groups for your evaluation critiques. 

(5/19) - Next week (5/26) we will discuss the readings related to tailoring evaluations. 

(5/1) - Welcome to PLS 506 - Program Evaluation.  The course schedule is updated frequently so be sure to check it periodically for updates on readings and the deadlines for assignments.  You can view the syllabus by clicking here or download a PDF version by clicking here. 

(5/1) - Since this class involves a lot of writing, I advise you read this recent article in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM) that has a number of useful writing tips (Download).   This website also provides useful style guidelines  (Click here).