Homework
For the component of the course project, you will imagine that you have successfully implemented the program evaluation you designed. Create a PowerPoint presentation to communicate the results of your evaluation to stakeholders.
Since you have not actually implemented your program evaluation design, you will need to simulate results that are fictional, but they must be plausible.
Note: It must be understood that in an actual program evaluation it would be highly unethical to represent "made up" results as actual data. However, it is ethical to simulate results in this way for this learning exercise.
Instructions
Refer to the two sample PowerPoint presentations linked in Resources for guidance as you create a PowerPoint deck for this homework. Do not submit a paper for this homework. Papers will not be graded.
o The number of words on each slide should be cut to the bare minimum without losing the meaning. It would be ideal to have no more than six bullet points on a slide and no more than six words per bullet. You can always add more slides to cover any given topic. Note: do not use complete sentences.
o Place supporting details and references to evidence that you will use when making your presentation in the Notes section below the slide. Provide enough detail so that a colleague could make the presentation in your absence.
o Include copyright-free graphics or your own images to accompany text where appropriate. For instance, search Google Images (linked in Resources) for royalty-free stock photos and other graphics; be sure to attribute image sources as you would cite any other source and comply with any terms of use.
For guidance in the basics of using PowerPoint and effective PowerPoint design, refer to the helpful links in Resources. If, after reviewing this material, you need more help using PowerPoint, contact your instructor-seek help early!
Title: On the first slide of the PowerPoint presentation, enter:
o The presentation title: Results of Evaluation of [Project].
o Your name.
o Course number and title.
o Capella University.
o Instructor's name.
If this presentation was made in an actual professional context, the entries under your name would be replaced by your job title, the name of your organization, and perhaps your contact information.
Introduction: In this series of slides, generally summarize:
o History of the program and the need it was created to meet.
o Program goals and objectives.
o Program methods and major strategies.
o Significant evaluation findings.
o High-level overview of evaluation methods.
o High-level synopsis of recommendations based on findings.
Evaluation Methods: Describe the methods in enough detail that other evaluators would able to replicate them. Include:
A. Data and Collection
a. What types of data was collected? Why did you consider it to be significant?
b. Who was responsible for data collection?
c. What were the sources of the data?
d. How, when and from whom was the data collected?
B. Methodological Challenges:
a. Describe difficulties you encountered and how you resolved them.
b. Describe limitations of your evaluation methods and strategies you used to mitigate them.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.