
Choosing the right evaluation methods
Shona Wells, Training Officer at Evaluation Support Scotland talks about what to consider in order to choose the best evaluation method to use for measuring your indicators.
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Choosing the right evaluation methods
Shona Wells, Training Officer at Evaluation Support Scotland talks about what to consider in order to choose the best evaluation method to use for measuring your indicators.

Creating an evaluation plan
ESS Evaluation Support Manager Nicola Swan talks about why having an evaluation plan is useful and how to make one.

Good enough evidence – TREBL framework
In this 2-minute video, ESS Deputy Director Diane Kennedy talks you through the TREBL framework which can help you think about ‘good enough’ evidence.

How to write an outcome
Shona Wells, ESS Training Officer, talks you through writing an outcome in one minute!

Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 1.Should I self-evaluate or commission an external evaluation? (1 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series.
Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 2.Will my service users be more honest with an external evaluator? (2 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.

Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 3.Do funders prefer an external evaluation? (3 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.

Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 4.When is a good time to do an external evaluation? (4 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.

What is an indicator?
Grace Robertson, Training Officer at Evaluation Support Scotland explains indicators in less than one minute!

What is an outcome?
Training Officer Shona Wells explains what outcomes are in one minute!