Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation Proposal

Final Paper

Rubric

Element Distinguished Exceeds Standard

Proficient Meets Standard

Developing Approaching Standard

Insufficient Doesn’t meet Standard

SCORE

Introduction, Literature Review and Program Overview 20 Points

Clear introduction, literature review supports the use of the proposed intervention, clear description of program/intervention with adequate detail about resources, staffing, activities and implementation. (16- 20 points)

Introduction, literature review supports the use of the proposed intervention, adequate description of program/intervention with adequate detail about resources, staffing, activities and implementation. (11- 15 points)

Introduction, literature review don’t provide a clear link to the proposed intervention. The program description lacks detail but provides a general idea about the program to be evaluated. (6-10 points)

Missing or irrelevant literature review. Program or intervention description is unclear and lacks adequate detail. (1-5 points)

Logic Model 15 points

Program theory of change is clear and easy to follow. Identified outputs and outcomes lead logically to the evaluation design. (12-15 points)

Program theory of change is clear. Most of the identified outputs and outcomes lead logically to the evaluation design (8- 11 points)

Program theory of change is not obvious. There is a lack of connection between activities, outputs and/or outcomes. (4-7 points)

Missing logic model Logic model does not adequately describe the program or the intended outcomes. (1- 3 points)

Evaluation Design and Justification 50 points

Evaluation design is comprehensively described. Evaluation literature is used to justify the design. Information about why this design is appropriate. (39-50 points)

Evaluation design described. Evaluation literature is used to justify the design. Some discussion about the appropriateness of the evaluation design. (26-38 points)

Evaluation design is described but lacks detail. There is limited justification for the design and partial discussion of the appropriateness of the design. (13-25 points)

Design is not adequately described. Design is not consistent with the logic model. Design lacks justification. (1-12 points)

Evaluation Questions 15 points

Evaluation questions are consistent with the logic model and appropriate for the

Evaluation questions are consistent with the logic model and appropriate for the

Some of the evaluation questions are consistent with the logic model, while others are not.

Evaluation questions are not adequate to the program being evaluated. Evaluation

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intervention being evaluated. Evaluation questions have been operationalized and are measureable. (12- 15 points)

intervention being evaluated. Evaluation questions have been operationalized. (8-11 points)

Evaluation questions do not adequate reflect the program theory of change. There is an insufficient number of evaluation questions. (4- 7 points)

questions aren’t consistent with logic model. Evaluation questions are not operationalized and can’t be measured. (1-3 points)

Proposed Data Collection, Data Management and Analysis 30 points

Data collection, management and analysis are well articulated and consistent with the evaluation design and questions. Justification is provided and potential limitations are outlined (23-30 points)

Data collection, management and analysis are described and are consistent with the evaluation design and questions. Justification is provided and potential limitations are outlined. (15-22 points)

Limited description of data collection, management and analysis. Limited justification for the analysis based on the questions or design. Little or no discussion of potential limitations. (8- 14 points)

Description of data collection, management and analysis is inadequate. Little or no justification related to analysis selection. Little or no discussion of limitations. (1-7 points)

Organization Consistent use of style guide (APA, Chicago, MLA) Grammar/Spelling 10 points

Style guide is used appropriately. Writing is well organized and easy to follow. Grammar and spelling reflect high quality writing. (8-10 points)

Style guide is used appropriately. Writing is organized and easy to follow. Grammar and spelling reflect good quality writing. (5-7 points)

Inconsistent use of the style guide. Writing is difficult to follow. Issues with grammar and/or spelling are present. (3-4 points)

Little evidence of the use of any style guide. Writing is difficult to follow and there are many spelling and grammatical errors. (1- 2 points)

Sources and Citations 10 points

Citations are used appropriately throughout the text and in the references. Quotes are identified. Sources are adequately cited and there are sufficient number of sources used. (8-10 points)

Citations are used in the text and in the references. Quotes are identified. Sources are adequately cited and there are sufficient number of sources used. (5-7 points)

Citations are not done correctly. Citations are not included in the text but are listed in the reference list or conversely, are found in the text but missing from the reference list. Inadequate number of sources. 1-2 missing citations. (3-4 points)

Citations missing in the text and reference list. Inadequate number of citations and references. (1-2 points)