Evaluation Results and Recommendations

Evaluation Results

The evaluation results section describes

what was learned from the evaluation. While

only two items are listed in this checklist, the

results section will likely be the longest part

of the report, because it includes the most

important and substantive information.

Organize results by evaluation questions or

criteria, rather than data collection methods

or sources, to make explicit connections

between evaluation questions, conclusions,

and findings. For example, restate each

evaluation question as a heading, and then

present findings and conclusions in

subsections of each question.

Findings: Present the analyzed data and

other evidence used to formulate the

conclusions. Provide relevant information

about the representativeness of the data,

such as response rates or data source

characteristics.

Conclusions: Conclusions are answers to

the evaluation questions. Start each

conclusion subsection with a statement that

directly answers the evaluation question. To

enhance transparency, remind the reader of

the relevant findings and interpretation

procedures used to reach conclusions.

Recommendations

The recommendations section includes

suggestions for actions that align with

intended evaluation uses. If there are

several, group them in categories, such as

evaluation question, program component,

or timing.

Development process: Explain how the

recommendations were generated.

Recommendations for the program:

Identify suggested actions for stakeholders

to consider. Refer to the specific evaluation

results to support each recommendation.

Provide supporting informationsuch as

priorities, timing, and potential costs and

benefitsto facilitate action planning.

Recommendations for future evaluations:

List recommendations for future

evaluations of the program, if any. Provide a

rationale for each suggestion. This section

should be clearly labeled and distinct from

evidence-based recommendations about

the program.

Ideas for consideration: Under certain

circumstances, it may be appropriate to

include suggestions based on the

evaluators experience, rather than direct

evidence. This section should be clearly

labeled and distinct from evidence-based

recommendations about the program.

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