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Introduction -- chapter 1. The evaluation context -- chapter 2. Evaluation methodology -- chapter 3. Evaluation ethics -- chapter 4. Types of evaluation -- chapter 5. Power -- chapter 6. Planning evaluations - an overview -- chapter 7. Collecting data to evaluate -- chapter 8. Using mixed methods in evaluation -- chapter 9. Analysing evaluation data -- chapter 10. Writing evaluation reports and presenting to different audiences -- Conclusion

The niche of evaluation facilitation -- Facilitating evaluation to enhance use -- The overarching principle of evaluation facilitation : be utilization focused -- Be guided by the personal factor : the first operating principle -- Engage through options : the second operating principle -- Observe, interpret, and adapt: the third operating principle -- Embed evaluative thinking throughout: the fourth operating principle -- Invigorate with leading-edge inputs : the fifth operating principle -- Principles-focused evaluation facilitation: conclusion and a look forward

Rational for evaluation : why is it critical? -- A blueprint of standards and models of ethics for peer and prevention professionals -- Prevention and peer programs : what are they and why are they important to evaluate? -- Focusing the evaluation through alignment -- Approaching evaluation : a blueprint for choosing the right questions : are you on the right track? -- Planning the evaluation process : start at beginning with the end in mind -- A blueprint plan for collecting data : what to collect, how to collect, and what method to use when collecting -- A blueprint plan for analyzing data -- A blueprint plan for reporting results -- Blueprint of resources.

Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies. ; Vol. for 1976 covers fiscal years 1973/75; 1977 covers 1975/77. ; Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Vol. for 1976 compiled by the Office of Program Analysis, U.S. General Accounting Office; 1977 by the Program Analysis Division. ; FY 73-FY 80 1 v. (Includes index to the journal under its later title).

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction: Policy Instrument Choice and Evaluation -- Part I Typology of Instruments -- 1 Policy Instruments: Typologies and Theories -- 2 The Stick: Regulation as a Tool of Government -- 3 The Carrot: Subsidies as a Tool of Government-Theory and Practice -- 4 The Sermon: Information Programs in the Public Policy Process-Choice, Effects, and Evaluation -- 5 The "Give-and-Take" Packaging of Policy Instruments: Optimizing Legitimacy and Effectiveness -- Part II Choice and Context -- 6 Choosing the Right Policy Instrument at the Right Time: The Contextual Challenges of Selection and Implementation -- 7 Contracting-Out and Program Evaluation: A Case Study -- 8 Government-Sponsored Enterprises as a Credit Allocation Tool in the United States -- 9 The Invisible Problem and How to Deal with It: National Policy Styles in Radiation Protection Policy in The Netherlands, England, and Belgium -- 10 The Management and Privatization of Korea's Public Enterprises -- 11 Conclusions: Policy Instruments Types, Packages, Choices, and Evaluation -- Contributor -- Index

How can evaluation be used most effectively, and what are the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods? Colin Robson provides guidance in a clear and uncluttered way. The issue of collaboration is examined step-by-step; stakeholder models are compared with techniques such as participatory evaluation and practitioner-centred action research; ethical and political considerations are placed in context; and the best ways of communicating findings are discussed. Each chapter is illustrated with helpful exercises to show the practical application of the issues covered, making this an invaluab

Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies. ; Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies. ; Mode of access: Internet. ; FY 73-FY 80 in 1 v.