How and Why Language Matters in Evaluation.

Hopson, Rodney K., Ed.

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Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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How and Why Language Matters in Evaluation.

Hopson, Rodney K., Ed.

New Directions for Evaluation, n86 p1-115 Sum 2000

The six chapters of this issue consider how language shapes the meaning of social policies and programs that are evaluated. Offers interdisciplinary perspectives on these language issues and highlights the practical issues involved in language function in evaluation. (SLD)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Usage, Policy Formation, Program Evaluation, Public Policy

Publication Type: Collected Works - Serials; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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