Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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**## SLP4in.docx**
The goal for the Session Long Project is to develop a hypothetical plan to evaluate a program. In each module, you will revise and add various components to the paper. The components are outlined below:
SLP 1: Program Overview
SLP 2: Purpose and Goals of the Evaluation
SLP 3: Data Collection and Instrumentation
**SLP 4: Data Analysis**
SLP 5: Distribution of Findings
*Note: You will not conduct the evaluation, but merely plan for one.
Read:
Chapter 7: Phase 3 – Obtaining Information to Answer Evaluation Questions (87-110) in:
Jason, M. H. (2008).
_Evaluating programs to increase student achievement._ SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781412990264
Use the reading to compose a 2- to 3-page paper with the following components:
1. Data Collection Methods
2. What type of data collection methods will you utilize? Qualitative or quantitative? Outline in detail the process.
a. Instruments – What type of data will be collected? surveys? interviews? Other? Explain the various types of data.
3. Participants-Who will participate in the program evaluation? What are their roles in the organization? Will you include everyone in the organization? Explain.
4. Resources-What other resources will you use as part of the data collection?
5. Ethical Considerations-What are ethical issues associated with you as the leader collecting and analyzing the data? Be sure to acknowledge any bias.
**SLP Assignment Expectations**
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
**Assignment-driven criteria:** Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
**Critical thinking/Application to professional practice:** Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.
**Scholarly writing:** Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
**Quality of references and organization:** Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.
**Citing sources:** Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
**Timeliness/Professionalism:** Demonstrates excellence in taking responsibility for learning, adhering to the course requirement policies and expectations. Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.
**This is what the Professor gave us to help**
The chapter generally covers four major areas:
1. Choosing Data Collection Methods
You decide how information will be gathered. The chapter explains two main approaches:
• Quantitative methods – numbers and measurable results
o Surveys with rating scales
o Test scores
o Performance metrics
o Statistical data
•
• Qualitative methods – descriptive insights and experiences
o Interviews
o Observations
o Focus groups
o Open-ended responses
Most evaluations use a mixed-method approach (both types).
2. Selecting Instruments
“Instruments” means the tools used to collect data, such as:
• Surveys or questionnaires
• Interview protocols
• Observation checklists
• Document analysis (reports, records, policies)
The chapter emphasizes that instruments must be:
• Reliable – produce consistent results
• Valid – actually measure what they claim to measure.
3. Identifying Participants
You must determine:
• Who will provide the data
• Whether you include all members of the organization or just a sample
Examples might include:
• Program participants
• Leaders or administrators
• Staff members
• Stakeholders
4. Ensuring Data Quality
The chapter stresses:
• Avoiding bias
• Collecting accurate data
• Using multiple sources (triangulation)
Triangulation means using several data sources to confirm findings.
**## SLP4in.docx**
The goal for the Session Long Project is to develop a hypothetical plan to evaluate a program. In each module, you will revise and add various components to the paper. The components are outlined below:
SLP 1: Program Overview
SLP 2: Purpose and Goals of the Evaluation
SLP 3: Data Collection and Instrumentation
**SLP 4: Data Analysis**
SLP 5: Distribution of Findings
*Note: You will not conduct the evaluation, but merely plan for one.
Read:
Chapter 7: Phase 3 – Obtaining Information to Answer Evaluation Questions (87-110) in:
Jason, M. H. (2008).
_Evaluating programs to increase student achievement._ SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781412990264
Use the reading to compose a 2- to 3-page paper with the following components:
1. Data Collection Methods
2. What type of data collection methods will you utilize? Qualitative or quantitative? Outline in detail the process.
a. Instruments – What type of data will be collected? surveys? interviews? Other? Explain the various types of data.
3. Participants-Who will participate in the program evaluation? What are their roles in the organization? Will you include everyone in the organization? Explain.
4. Resources-What other resources will you use as part of the data collection?
5. Ethical Considerations-What are ethical issues associated with you as the leader collecting and analyzing the data? Be sure to acknowledge any bias.
**SLP Assignment Expectations**
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
**Assignment-driven criteria:** Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
**Critical thinking/Application to professional practice:** Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.
**Scholarly writing:** Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
**Quality of references and organization:** Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.
**Citing sources:** Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
**Timeliness/Professionalism:** Demonstrates excellence in taking responsibility for learning, adhering to the course requirement policies and expectations. Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.
**This is what the Professor gave us to help**
The chapter generally covers four major areas:
1. Choosing Data Collection Methods
You decide how information will be gathered. The chapter explains two main approaches:
• Quantitative methods – numbers and measurable results
o Surveys with rating scales
o Test scores
o Performance metrics
o Statistical data
•
• Qualitative methods – descriptive insights and experiences
o Interviews
o Observations
o Focus groups
o Open-ended responses
Most evaluations use a mixed-method approach (both types).
2. Selecting Instruments
“Instruments” means the tools used to collect data, such as:
• Surveys or questionnaires
• Interview protocols
• Observation checklists
• Document analysis (reports, records, policies)
The chapter emphasizes that instruments must be:
• Reliable – produce consistent results
• Valid – actually measure what they claim to measure.
3. Identifying Participants
You must determine:
• Who will provide the data
• Whether you include all members of the organization or just a sample
Examples might include:
• Program participants
• Leaders or administrators
• Staff members
• Stakeholders
4. Ensuring Data Quality
The chapter stresses:
• Avoiding bias
• Collecting accurate data
• Using multiple sources (triangulation)
Triangulation means using several data sources to confirm findings.