Do you know how to tell if your programs are fulfilling their purpose? Can you identify key areas to improve your services? Do you know how to utilize basic research and evaluation strategies to demonstrate the impact your organization has on your community? This three-hour workshop is designed for those new to applied research and evaluation. We’ll explore how to develop sustainable internal research programs for greater program delivery. Equipped with research principals and strategies, after this class you will be able to:
-Examine existing data sources to determine whether you organization is meeting its goals.
-Design and administer a survey to measure stakeholders’ perceptions of programs/services.
-Develop a qualitative study to explore how your programs/services may be improved.

Please note: Although not a requirement for participation in this workshop, participants are encouraged to bring ideas or questions they would like examined relative to the work of their organizations. They are also encouraged to bring electronic data or drafted research instruments, if applicable.