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Survey of Journals Publishing Evaluation Research.
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Turpin, Robin S.; And Others – Evaluation Practice, 1987
A survey that is designed to identify journals that publish evaluation research is presented. Information is provided on general circulation, submission and rejection of manuscripts, types of research most frequently published, and emerging trends in evaluation research. A list of 80 journals responding to the survey is appended. (TJH)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Periodicals, Program Evaluation, Research Reports
Empowerment Evaluation Examined.
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Scriven, Michael – Evaluation Practice, 1997
It is suggested that there are some serious problems with defining the concept of empowerment evaluation, with its underlying assumptions, and with its proposed justification. Although devolving some responsibility for evaluation is good, devolving all of it to stakeholders is bad, as is thinking that the devolution creates a new kind of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Program Evaluation, Responsibility
In Response to Lee Sechrest's 1992 AEA Presidential Address: "Roots: Back to Our First Generations," February 1991, 1-7.
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Lincoln, Yvonna S.; And Others – Evaluation Practice, 1992
Y. S. Lincoln and E. G. Guba consider L. Sechrest's comments on their book "Fourth Generation Evaluation" as less a criticism than an attempt to demolish. D. M. Fetterman also objects to much of Sechrest's address. E. J. Posavac generally agrees with conclusions of Welch and Sternhagen. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Literature Reviews, Metaphors
Toward Distinguishing Empowerment Evaluation and Placing It in a Larger Context.
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Patton, Michael – Evaluation Practice, 1997
Fostering self-determination is the defining focus of empowerment evaluation, but this type of evaluation overlaps participatory, collaborative, stakeholder-involving, and utilization-focused approaches to evaluation. It becomes critical to distinguish empowerment evaluation from other approaches as the field debates its boundaries and…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Definitions, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
The Role of Evaluation in Increasing the Usefulness of Employee Involvement Programs.
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Leonard, Edwin C., Jr.; Miller, Michael J. – Evaluation Practice, 1992
The literature on evaluation of employee involvement (EI) programs is reviewed, and five evaluation models and other procedures to increase EI usefulness to organizations are discussed. Better designed studies should include some form of preevaluation and postevaluation measures and should use more than one evaluation model. (SLD)
Descriptors: Employees, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Literature Reviews
Synthesizing Evidence and Practice.
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Cordray, David S. – Evaluation Practice, 1993
Reviews synthesis as an important task of evaluation, putting evidence together for a coherent assessment. Types of synthesis are described from the case of two variables to more complex situations, ending with metanalysis. Syntheses help identify common patterns and regularities and can help progress toward positive social change. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Utilization, Intervention
Another Look at the Future of Program Evaluation in the Federal Government: Five Views.
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Wye, Chris; Sonnichsen, Richard – Evaluation Practice, 1992
Views of five members of the evaluation community in Washington (D.C.) concerning the future of evaluation in the federal government are summarized. Evaluators include (1) E. Chelimsky; (2) M. F. Mangano; (3) J. S. Wholey; (4) R. C. Sonnichsen; and (5) C. Wye. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Government, Futures (of Society)