“Careful evaluation of information that is portrayed as fact is critical.” Steve

“Careful evaluation of information that is portrayed as fact is critical.” Steven Redhead Knowing why we do something is very important. It is impossible to move toward progress and change if you have not evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of your program. In this assignment, you will explore the purpose of program evaluation and why you should start designing your program evaluation before you implement your program. Specific Requirements: Initial Post Describe the purpose of conducting a program evaluation to inform program decisions and moving toward program growth. Describe why you should design your program evaluation before you implement the program Identify five reasons for conducting a program evaluation. Written Requirements: Post length: Approximately 600-800 words (sticking to a word or page count is a useful skill to learn because many research publications as well as grant applications or contract paperwork requires you to write succinctly and within their specified page length or word count). Provide references for a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed article resources to support the information you present (if you use additional resources above the 3 peer reviewed articles, do not use Wikipedia. Use .gov, .edu or .org as they tend to be more professional than .com sites) All citations must be APA formatted