Exploring Alternative Approaches for Presenting Evaluation Results

Autor/inn/en	Johnson, Jeremiah; Hall, Jori; Greene, Jennifer C.; Ahn, Jeehae
Titel	Exploring Alternative Approaches for Presenting Evaluation Results
Quelle	In: American Journal of Evaluation, 34 (2013) 4, S.486-503 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1098-2140
DOI	10.1177/1098214013492995
Schlagwörter	Evaluation Research; Change Strategies; Research Reports; Usability; Technical Writing; STEM Education; Scientific and Technical Information; Educational Research; Program Validation; Mathematics Education; Middle School Students; Replication (Evaluation); High School Students; Program Evaluation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Evaluationsforschung; Lösungsstrategie; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Technical documentation; Technische Dokumentation; STEM; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Mathematische Bildung; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; High school; High schools; Oberschule; Studentin; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation
Abstract	Evaluators have an obligation to present clearly the results of their evaluative efforts. Traditionally, such presentations showcase formal written and oral reports, with dispassionate language and graphs, tables, quotes, and vignettes. These traditional forms do not reach all audiences nor are they likely to include the most powerful presentation possibilities. In this article, we share our use of alternative presentation formats, undertaken to increase the utility, appeal, and salience of our work. We offer a conceptual rationale for the use of "alternative representational forms" and describe the context for our use of alternative formats, which involved evaluations of various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational programs. We present four examples, featuring visual display, performance, multiple program theories, and poetry. The article concludes with reflections on the future of alternative presentation approaches. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10