Practical Mapping for Applied Research and Program Evaluation

KEY FEATURES:

• The new approach of causal knowledge mapping (practical mapping) uses cutting-edge methods to prepare students to meet the growing need for evaluation that responds to community needs and drives meaningful change.
• Chapter by chapter, the book guides readers through all phases of the research process, with the powerful addition of examining and improving our knowledge map based on the logical structure of the map itself:
  
  • Learning from stakeholder experience
  • Reviewing existing knowledge in the field
  • Conducting new data collection such as interviews
  • Collaborating with other researchers
  • Facilitating the use of knowledge for communication, collaboration, and action 
• Ease of use and accessibility for students of all levels of experience ensures that busy students, researchers, and managers can learn what they need to know to use the methods.
• Class activities and reflections/discussions can be adapted to fit the instructor’s interests, student interests, or a combination.
• An online teacher’s guide and course syllabus makes it easier for teachers to use the book in courses such as program evaluation, public policy, and research methods courses.
• “Further Exploration” features at the end of each chapter provides a highly relevant guide for students who want to continue learning.