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List of contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Evaluation in Rural Communities ? Chapter 2. Context of Rural Community Evaluation Chapter 3. Cultural Competence in Evaluation Chapter 4. Evaluation Approaches, Models, Designs Chapter 5. The Rural Community Evaluation Process Chapter 6. How to Collect and Analyze Data in Rural Communities ? Chapter 7. Documenting the Process, Outcome/ Impact and Economic Program Evaluation Chapter 8. Reporting and Application of Rural Evaluation Findings Chapter 9. Practical Issues for Rural Evaluators Chapter 10. Sustainability and Final Thoughts for Rural Evaluators Appendix A Logic Model Appendix B Evaluation Data Collection Appendix C Institutional Review Boards Appendix D Forms and Examples
About the author
Allyson Kelley is an Evaluation Scientist with interests in building communities' capacities to address the cultural, social, and environmental factors that contribute differences in health. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and unpublished evaluation reports that highlight her work in rural America. Her efforts have resulted in the funding and implementation of several successful programs aimed at building the capacity to address disparities using a strength-based approach.
Summary
This book provides an introductory guide to evaluation in rural communities that addresses these challenges and provides recommendations for navigating these issues in a culturally responsive manner.
