Practical Grant Writing and Program Evaluation

by Yuen, Francis K. O.; Terao, Kenneth L.

• ISBN13: 9780534545086
• ISBN10: 0534545084
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-14
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This brief and practical text is a perfect supplement for program planning and evaluation courses. Program planning, grant writing and program evaluation are discussed, with emphasis on the inter-relationship between these components and how each component emphasizes the others. Readers will learn the development and the implementation of grant proposals, program evaluation plans, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

Table of Contents

Rationality and Reality of Program Planning and Evaluation	1	(9)
Defining Programs	1	(1)
Program Planning and Program Evaluation: Two Sides of a Coin	2	(1)
The Political Economy of Program Planning and Evaluation	3	(2)
The Technology of Program Planning and Program Evaluation	5	(2)
Summary	7	(1)
References	7	(3)
Planning, Evaluating, and Grant Writing	10	(8)
Grant and Contract	10	(1)
Program Planning and Grant Writing	10	(1)
A Simple Formula for Program Planning	11	(1)
Needs Assessments and Other Preplanning Considerations	12	(1)
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches	13	(2)
Quantitative and Deductive Approaches	15	(1)
Qualitative and Inductive Approaches	15	(1)
Summary	16	(1)
References	17	(1)
Grant Proposal: A Written Program Plan	18	(28)
Request for Proposal	18	(1)
Logic Model for Program Development	19	(1)
Writing a Grant Proposal	19	(23)
Abstract	20	(2)
Table of Contents	22	(1)
Specific Aims	22	(2)
Needs/Problem Statement	24	(2)
Literature Review	26	(1)
Target Populations	27	(1)
Approaches and Methods	27	(3)
Evaluation Plan	30	(6)
Agency Capacity and Project Management	36	(1)
Budget and Budget Justifications	37	(5)
Proposal Reviews	42	(1)
Summary	43	(1)
References	43	(3)
Developing an Evaluation Plan	46	(15)
Empowerment Evaluation	46	(2)
Purpose of Evaluation	47	(1)
Choosing the Empowerment Evaluation Model	47	(1)
The Evaluation Plan	48	(3)
Why Develop an Evaluation Plan?	49	(1)
When Should the Evaluation Plan Be Developed?	49	(1)
Who Should Be Involved in the Development of the Evaluation Plan?	50	(1)
How Should the Evaluation Plan be Designed?	50	(1)
Types of Evaluation Plans	51	(1)
Project-Wide Evaluation Plan	51	(1)
Objective-Oriented Evaluation Plan	51	(1)
Developing an Evaluation Plan that Includes Process Evaluation and Outcome Evaluation	52	(8)
Project-Wide Evaluation Plan	53	(1)
Objective-Oriented Evaluation Plan	53	(7)
Summary	60	(1)
References	60	(1)
The Strategies and Tools for Data Collection	61	(25)
Objectives Revisited	61	(1)
Evaluation Plan Revisited	61	(2)
A Guideline for Data Collection Strategies and Developing Instruments	63	(4)
Data Collection Strategies and Identifying Instruments	63	(1)
Instruments	63	(1)
Selecting Existing Instruments	64	(2)
How to Develop the Instruments	66	(1)
Forming the Questions	66	(1)
Layout Design	67	(2)
Pilot Testing the Instrument	69	(1)
Validity and Reliability	69	(3)
Face Validity	69	(1)
Content Validity	70	(2)
Test-Retest Reliability	72	(1)
Interrater Reliability	72	(1)
Resources for Developing Instruments	72	(1)
Strategies to Collect Data	72	(4)
Type of Data to Be Collected	73	(1)
Identifying Who Is to Collect the Data	74	(1)
Developing a Data Collection Schedule	74	(1)
Pilot Testing the Data Collection Process	75	(1)
Training for the Data Collectors	75	(1)
Using the Tools and Collecting the Data	76	(1)
Summary	76	(1)
References	76	(10)
Data Analysis and Reporting	86	(14)
Analyzing the Data	86	(3)
Deciding on the Appropriate Analysis to Conduct	86	(1)
Preparing for the Analysis	87	(1)
Basic Statistical Analysis	88	(1)
Levels of Measurement	89	(1)
Descriptive Statistics	89	(3)
Inferential Statistics	92	(1)
Analyzing Qualitative Data	92	(4)
Basic Steps to Content Analysis	92	(4)
Summarizing the Data	96	(1)
Reporting the Results	96	(1)
Planning for the Report	97	(1)
Types of Reporting Methods	97	(1)
Summary	97	(1)
References	97	(3)
Putting It Together: Model Program and Evaluation Plans	100	(19)
Project Healthy Families	100	(9)
Program Plan and Description	100	(2)
Program Evaluation	102	(1)
Process Evaluation	103	(3)
Outcome Evaluation	106	(2)
Evaluation Team	108	(1)
Confidentiality	108	(1)
Evaluation Plan for ABC Agency AmeriCorps Project	109	(3)
Information Management System	110	(1)
Process Evaluation	110	(1)
Outcome Evaluation	110	(1)
Impact Evaluation	111	(1)
Sampling Plan and Analysis Plan	112	(1)
Implementation of Evaluation	112	(1)
Confidentiality and Ethnical Considerations	112	(3)
Privacy and Confidentiality	113	(2)
Sample Consent Forms	115	(1)
References	115	(4)
Program Planning and Evaluation: Practical Considerations and Implications	119	(10)
Practical Considerations and Implications for Funding Institutions	119	(3)
Program Documentation	120	(1)
Expectations and Resources for Evaluation	120	(1)
Program Improvement and Empowerment Evaluation	121	(1)
Practical Considerations and Implications for Human Services Providers	122	(5)
Do Practitioners Do Planning and Evaluation?	123	(1)
The Needs for Informed Planning and the Inclusion of Explanatory Studies	123	(1)
Diversity, Social Justice and At-Risk Populations	124	(1)
Who Is the Boss?	125	(1)
Theory-Based, Objective-Guided, and Balanced Planning and Evaluation	125	(1)
KISS and Develop a Buy-In	126	(1)
Resource Issues	127	(1)
Summary	127	(1)
References	127	(2)
Index	129