This week we are learning about Evaluation Research. In your writing assignment I would like you to think of a program or policy that you think should be evaluated and outline how you would go about doing this and why. The lecture notes can be helpful in identifying a research design that you think could be the most appropriate. Remember that this is a short writing assignment, so there is no need to go into too much detail. I just want to see you apply the concepts from the readings.

The writing assignments are supposed to help you apply the class concepts to your own ideas and to practice your writing in preparation for the final research paper. Your writing assignment should be 2-3 pages in length. A couple of important points:

• Make sure to introduce any concepts from the class material you are referring to (briefly explain what they are).
• Be sure to cite, meaning use in-text citation in the (author, year) format and provide a short reference list or list of sources at the end of your write-up, using a standard citation format, e.g. APA.

E. Babbie, TheBasics of Social Researchtextbook 6th edition or 3th