The resources page provides information on the evaluation profession as well as useful evaluation websites. This page will continue to be developed over time, so keep checking back. If you have a resource that you think should be highlighted, contact us at cesab-admin@evaluationcanada.ca

What is Evaluation?

The Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) defines evaluation as “the systematic assessment of the design, implementation or results of an initiative for the purposes of learning or decision-making.”

CES provides additional information on the definition and its key elements (systematic, assessment, initiative, purposes) at

evaluationcanada.ca/career/what-is-evaluation.html

 

The American Evaluation Association provides information from members’ perspectives about what evaluation means to them, how they approach evaluation, and what they find rewarding in their work — all from the following points of view:

Useful Evaluation Websites

Canadian Evaluation Society
Resources on evaluation theory, practice, ethics, and national standards. Member access to literature and tools.

BetterEvaluation
A global hub for improving evaluation methods, approaches, and tools through open knowledge-sharing.

Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation
Open-access journal featuring evaluation research, practice notes, and reviews. Published by CES.

Evaluation Checklist Project
Aims to connect practitioners with high-quality checklists to guide evaluation practice and promote excellence in the field.

OCAP® Principles – FNIGC
Outlines First Nations’ rights to own, control, access, and possess data. A foundation for ethical, sovereign data practices.