Research and Evaluation Topics Demystified

As an organizational leader, you could ask endless questions. How do you know that what you are doing is making a difference? What can you do better? Which programs are making the most significant impact? What should I do next? How can we differentiate ourselves from our competitors? Taking the time to answer your questions will help your organization make better, more data-informed decisions.

About Dr. Annette Shtivelband

My name is Dr. Annette Shtivelband, and I am a researcher, evaluator, and consultant trained in the academic world. Clients hire me to ask and answer questions and leverage data so that they can make good decisions and tell their stories of impact. I’ve spent years of my life learning the language of data and have read through more empirical studies and manuscripts than I can recall. As an applied researcher and evaluator, I know how to distill the complexities of the academic world and bring that knowledge to practice.

What is the purpose of a research and evaluation blog?

The purpose of this blog is to demystify various research and evaluation topics and findings. These blog posts are meant to be as straightforward and useful as possible. After all, life is already complex! Knowledge is pointless if it is buried beneath countless words or complex jargon. There’s so much information out there, so let’s make the most of what we know today.

I want to invite you to join the world of researchers and evaluators. Each blog post will cover important information about research and evaluation topics relevant to you and provide more opportunities to learn. These entries are intended to provide direction, insight, and valuable information to benefit my readers. Please think of me as your guide and translator through this overly complex field. Let’s travel this road together!