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!
Have additional questions about research and evaluation?
Feel free to contact me with any research and evaluation questions or needs at annette@researchevaluationconsulting.com
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Dear Dr. Annette Shtivelband,
I am a graduate student taking a course in research and evaluation in education. I think what you are doing here on this blog by helping people understand and demystify research and evaluation is very admirable. It is too often that academic papers or scholarly articles are written in a way which excludes the majority from understanding. I think it is very cool and important work that you are doing by becoming a “guide” or “translator” as you say so that the general public can understand more published scholarly work. As a part of this class we are tasked with examining the difference between research and evaluation. Do you think these concepts overlap, if so how and why? Do you have any examples of articles you have broken down and explained which used research and evaluation in similar or in different ways?
Hi Sara,
I’m so glad to hear that the blog has been helpful for you as a graduate student. After all, what’s the point of research or evaluation if others can’t easily understand and use it?
In fact, in 2025 we published a couple of blogs that speak directly to this idea:
https://researchevaluationconsulting.com/research-vs-evaluation-guide-for-leaders/
https://researchevaluationconsulting.com/leveraging-research-and-evaluation-to-stay-ahead-why-data-driven-leadership-wins/
We also publish other blogs throughout the year that may be useful as you continue your studies and career. Wishing you the best in your graduate journey and beyond!
Kind regards,
Annette