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Meaningful informed consent entails more than a participant’s signature on a consent form. The steps that we take for obtaining consent are crucial to safeguarding participants’ dignity, autonomy and well-being, especially when collecting data from vulnerable populations. This template is intended to serve as a starting point when developing a consent form for a research…
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To deliver data-driven, evidence-based programs for refugees, we need to ask the right questions and gather the right information. Data collection methods determine the type of information we can gather and influence data quality, affect the conclusions we’re able to draw, and have budget implications. Each data collection method has its pros and cons. To…
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To deliver data-driven, evidence-based programs for refugees, we need to ask the right questions and gather the right information. To collect the most useful data, take time to carefully plan out what you want to know by identifying questions you want to answer. Be clear on why those questions matter, then identify the data you…
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Does your organization aspire to do research? Going beyond routine program monitoring and evaluation, research is a systematic investigation conducted to contribute to or fill a gap in evidence or knowledge. Impact evaluations are common research projects in refugee resettlement work. Regardless of the motivation, research including impact evaluations can be difficult for an organization…
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In designing programs to respond to the needs of refugees in the U.S, service providers have the opportunity to improve program processes and take steps towards becoming more data- driven and evidence-based. Data-driven programs are those where data shapes program design and informs decision making during the life of the program. Evidence-based programs are those…
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An indicator matrix (also referred to as a monitoring and evaluation framework) is ideally part of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan, though it is often developed at the start of the grant or program. This tool outlines the data points you plan to use to measure the success of an intervention, known as indicators.…
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To be successful, evaluation and research projects must be adequately resourced. Allocating sufficient funds for the staff involved in the project, including members of your own team and any partners or consultants, is a crucial component of budgeting. The Research/Evaluation Time & Effort Calculator can help estimate the number and time and effort percentage of…
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Participatory methods expand the role and voice of clients in program design, implementation, and evaluation. When well-managed and resourced, they can empower refugee clients and improve services. Participation is a continuum: it can range from informing to consulting to full ownership. Approaches along the continuum vary by time and resource commitment as well as skills…
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Collecting high-quality data is essential in refugee service work, whether for client needs assessments, program evaluations, or organizational learning. But sometimes even well-intentioned surveys can unintentionally create stress, reduce trust, or compromise the accuracy of the data collected. Switchboard’s Trauma-Informed Survey Toolkit (TIST) was developed to help service providers design surveys that are safe, respectful,…
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This course is intended for resettlement staff who are involved in data collection or M&E activities. The course is set at an introductory level. It will be most useful for staff who are relatively new to data collection. This online self-directed course aims to help staff in resettlement settings recognize the pros and cons of…
