How do I know if my project is working? Alexandra Nicholson January 31, 2018 alexandravnic@gmail.com

Quick About Me!

My Work: How it Can Help Your Project! Evaluation of big global health projects Interviews Reading documents (desk review) Write reports

How to collect the information QUANTITATIVE DATA SURVEYS INDICATORS QUALITATIVE DATA INTERVIEWS

EXAMPLES OF INTERVIEW/SURVEY QUESTIONS Survey Question Examples: Quantitative: What is your age? What is your job?* Qualitative: Please describe what immigration services are available in your town Please describe here what STEM knowledge you wish you had more of Interview Question Examples (all qualitative): Tell us about the organization you work for- what does it do? What is your role specifically?* What are some of the challenges you face in accessing college support services? What changes do you think are possible? Which changes would you prioritize?

Where to start? What makes a good interview or survey? Simple questions that are easy to respond to (no leading questions) Start the interview / survey with broader questions, then slowly get more specific Use questions that will be acceptable to those who you are speaking with Ensuring you have everyone’s permission in advance * If you are doing an interview please feel free to reach out to me for help! *

Preparation for Interviews/Survey Figure out who you want to talk with (who is your focus population and how will you reach them? i.e. health fair at school) Use teamwork! Collectively brainstorm questions that will give you helpful answers for your project (focus on the objective) Set a timeline for when you need to get interviews completed by Reach out to participants and confirm dates and times in advance (make your schedule concrete and formal!) Develop your interview guide (Must have a standard set of questions!*) Conduct your interviews in a safe, quiet space (ask their permission to be audio recorded- hand written notes are best) *It’s ok to follow a thread of what someone is saying to get more information, as long as you are able to bring the conversation back to the guide questions

Results: What to do with them Write up your thoughts once all interviews completed / surveys collected Read through each and highlight reoccurring themes or common statements people are making Use your thoughts and cross reference with the interview/survey data Collaborate and discuss with your group- what were the themes you saw and what were the themes they saw? Formally write up the themes/document what you are seeing consistently (ensure that everyone remains anonymous)

Thank you and please reach out to me with any questions at all ! Alexandravnic@gmail.com