Final Report

1. construct a single document that uses a one voice

2. use language appropriate for your intended audience and using proper grammar, spelling, and consistency in tone²

3. make the entire product aesthetically pleasing

4. remain consistent in how elements of the Body are portrayed³

5. create two to three variants following the table below

   Variant	Submission to	Description	Must satisfy Body criteria	Required format
   Client	Sponsor	This is a full evaluation report without any course related documentation	1-11
   Public	Slack	Remove any identifiable information and follow the guidelines of your IRB approval if applicable.	1-12
   Course	eCampus	This is a full evaluation report with additional course related documentation	1-13

   
   

6. name your files using both of the following formats

Required headers are provided in bold and must be submitted in order.

1. title page

   Include a cover page with the (a) title in the middle of the page and (b) every group member’s name in the lower right-hand corner in an order of your choice with internal roles in parentheses if applicable.

2. Table of Contents

3. Executive Summary

   This is a one (1) to three (3) page shortened description of the full report. It is arguably the most crucial part, so please make sure you pay special attention to this part. You must include at least two data visualizations!⁴

4. Introduction

   Provide a detailed description of the program derived from D1, D2, and your actual evaluation.

5. Purpose

   In one (1) page or less, describe the

   • underlying reason for the evaluation
   • evaluation questions
   • any other overarching purpose related elements you deem fit
     
     

6. Timeline

   Provide a brief narrative and graphic outlining the entire evaluative process and activities. This should be no more than one (1) page.

7. Methods

   This section will be a detailed description of your implemented methods. At minimum, please cover the following where applicable:

   • Participants

     A description, including demographics, of the overall targeted population and sample that you have drawn.

   • Data Collection

     • secondary data

       Provide a description of what existing data you used in your evaluation, where it came from, what it looks like, and a description of the parts used.

     • primary data

       Discuss what data you actively collected within the scope of the evaluation, what it looks like, how you collected it, what instruments and/or materials were used, and how you gained permission from participants.
       

8. Analysis

   Provide a brief, clear and concise narrative of your analysis. Include tables and figures to make your point. Address how you analyzed the quantitative, qualitative, and or mixed data you had. Make a concerted effort to be extremely clear regarding the steps, when they occurred, and how you tackled the data set(s).

9. Results

   Provide summery description of the results. These must be directly tied back to the original evaluation questions.

10. Recommendations if applicable

    • program-level

      Provide recommendations for improving the program. These should be tied back to the original evaluation questions.

    • evaluation-level

      Provide recommendations for future evaluators including, but not limited to, what areas of the program may be value added to study, lessons learned from your evaluation efforts, etc.
      

11. Appendix

    Provide the results of your theory driven evaluation, in that note (a) your initial logic model with a summarized description, (b) an updated logic model with a summarized description, and (c) an explicit comparison using a narrative and/or table indicating elements of the program that differ between both. Add additional appendices as needed but please label each as A, B, C, ect.

12. Statement of Integrity

    Written by your team collectively, submit a one (1) paragraph narrative describing everything you stated is truthful and that you indeed performed the work indicated within the evaluation report is accurate. Note that all parties must provide a signature under the paragraph agreeing to the statement. Digital signatures are absolutely acceptable and highly recommended.

13. Submission Receipt

    Provide a receipt, statement signed by the primary stakeholder/sponsor, or some other proof that you have submitted your final report to the intended individual or party.