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Rafter, David O. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1984
Three common evaluation models are the scientific, interactive, and hybrid. A study of evaluation projects mandated by the Wisconsin legislature revealed that the hybrid model was most effective in achieving policy planning and policy control utilization, the interactive approach provided aid to individual utilization, and the scientific approach…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Models, Planning
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Owen, John M.; And Others – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1994
Discusses strategies designed to increase the instrumental use of program evaluation findings based on experiences in Australian schools. Highlights include an evaluation plan; awareness of the evaluation; timely reporting techniques; guidelines for implementation of findings; and the role of the evaluator as change agent. (Contains 21…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research
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Lewenstein, Bruce V. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1991
Describes the creation of the Cold Fusion Archive at Cornell University and raises questions about documenting how scientific knowledge is created, diffused, and evaluated. Types of materials collected are described; issues involving the acquisition, organization, and preservation of materials are addressed; and the scope and limitations of…
Descriptors: Archives, Data Collection, Electronic Mail, Evaluation Methods
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Mazuzan, George T. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1992
Presents a historical view of the development of the system used at the National Science Foundation for judging proposals sent to the agency for financial support for fundamental research. Controversies that challenged established procedures are described; political influences and policy changes are examined; and the peer review process is…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Confidentiality, Evaluation Methods, Grants