Utilization-Focused Evaluation
Key Guidance
Thousand Oaks et al.: Sage, 5th ed. (2022), xxiv, 406 pp.
Contains illustrations, tables, bibliogr. pp. 373-388, index
ISBN 978-1-5443-7945-6
Signature commbox: 00-Management-E 2022
"The Fifth Edition of the bestselling 'Utilization-Focused Evaluation' provides expert, detailed advice on conducting evaluations that promote effective use of the findings. Chock full of useful pedagogy, this book presents Michael Quinn Patton's distinctive opinions based on more than forty years of experience, and also the expertise of new co-author Charmagne E. Campbell-Patton. The authors begin by describing the essence of utilization-focused evaluation, and then outline 10 operating principles. They conclude with chapters focused on how evaluation can be used to promote a more thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable world." (Publisher description)
I. WHAT UTILIZATION-FOCUSED EVALUATION IS AND WHY IT MATTERS
1 The What, Why, How, Who, Where, And When Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation, 3
2 The Essence Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation Expressed As Minimum Specifications, 19
3 Utilization-Focused Evaluative Thinking, 47
4 The High Stakes Of Evaluation Use, Nonuse And Misuse, 65
II. UTILIZATION-FOCUSED EVALUATION PRINCIPLES
5 Guide To Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles, 85
6 Contextualize U-Fe Operating Principle 1, 95
7 Personalize U-Fe Operating Principle 2, 113
8 Customize U-Fe Operating Principle 3, 129
9 Align U-Fe Operating Principle 4, 155
10 Prioritize U-Fe Operating Principle 5, 173
11 Engage Users U-Fe Operating Principle 6, 195
12 Strategize Process Use U-Fe Operating Principle 7, 213
13 Adapt U-Fe Operating Principle 8, 237
14 Mobilize Follow Through U-Fe Operating Principle 9, 253
15 Reflect And Learn U-Fe Operating Principle 10, 269
16 Learning Breakthroughs In Applying Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles, 285
III. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION
17 The High Stakes Of Evaluative Thinking And Reality-Testing, 305
18 Using Evaluation To Contribute to a More Equitable and Sustainable World, 321
19 Evaluation for Transformation, 345
20 Utilization-Focused Evaluation for Transformation: Toward a More Thoughtful, Equitable, and Sustainable World, 363
1 The What, Why, How, Who, Where, And When Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation, 3
2 The Essence Of Utilization-Focused Evaluation Expressed As Minimum Specifications, 19
3 Utilization-Focused Evaluative Thinking, 47
4 The High Stakes Of Evaluation Use, Nonuse And Misuse, 65
II. UTILIZATION-FOCUSED EVALUATION PRINCIPLES
5 Guide To Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles, 85
6 Contextualize U-Fe Operating Principle 1, 95
7 Personalize U-Fe Operating Principle 2, 113
8 Customize U-Fe Operating Principle 3, 129
9 Align U-Fe Operating Principle 4, 155
10 Prioritize U-Fe Operating Principle 5, 173
11 Engage Users U-Fe Operating Principle 6, 195
12 Strategize Process Use U-Fe Operating Principle 7, 213
13 Adapt U-Fe Operating Principle 8, 237
14 Mobilize Follow Through U-Fe Operating Principle 9, 253
15 Reflect And Learn U-Fe Operating Principle 10, 269
16 Learning Breakthroughs In Applying Utilization-Focused Evaluation Principles, 285
III. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION
17 The High Stakes Of Evaluative Thinking And Reality-Testing, 305
18 Using Evaluation To Contribute to a More Equitable and Sustainable World, 321
19 Evaluation for Transformation, 345
20 Utilization-Focused Evaluation for Transformation: Toward a More Thoughtful, Equitable, and Sustainable World, 363
