Lights, Camera, Action: Using Video to Share Evaluation Findings
Part 1: Why Create a Video? As evaluators, we are always looking for compelling ways to share our work and connect with our audience. One way to effectively achieve this [...]
Conducting Qualitative Research on Sensitive Topics: Challenges and Solutions
Research on sensitive subjects such as illegal activities, drug use, and sexual topics can pose some challenges for evaluators. These topics may result in unintended consequences, such as difficult emotions [...]
Giving Teachers a Voice: Five Common Themes from Teacher Focus Groups
Magnolia Consulting has been working with Hope Street Group State Teacher Fellows since 2015. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy organization, Hope Street Group supports State Teacher Fellowship programs in Arizona, [...]
Tips for Qualitative Data Analysis Using a QDA Software Program
Qualitative analysis can sometimes seem daunting, particularly when dealing with large amounts of data. We have found qualitative data analysis (QDA) software to be immensely helpful with collaboration, coding, organization, [...]
AEA Summer Institute: Introduction to Infographics
Workshop participants creating their own infographic. Workshop participants sketching out their infographic ideas. Infographics in action! This month, we presented Introduction to Infographics at the American Evaluation Association’s 2017 Summer [...]
Get the Story Straight, and the Rest Will Follow: Developing infographics with a purpose
Too often, people begin developing infographics by playing with templates, images, and data visualizations. And who can blame them? It’s fun! But while this process will produce an infographic, it might not result in a story that connects with your audience. A better approach is to begin by making intentional decisions about your infographic: clearly defining your audience, purpose, and message constitutes three foundational and critical steps for developing an effective infographic.