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To help you build and create great programs, we have begun to produce a set of learning modules. These learning modules provide information on the processes for evaluating Wikimedia-related programs as well as step-by-step tutorials for using Wikimedia's online tools. We welcome any feedback on the Talk Page!

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Program Evaluation Basics	Start the Program Evaluation Basics Training » Part 1. Overview Program Evaluation Basics Overview A Note about Words What is a Program? Understanding Programs What is Program Evaluation? Why is evaluation important? Part 2. Stages of Evaluation The Cycle and Stages of Evaluation The Tasks of Each Evaluation Stage Part 3. Types of Evaluation Types of Evaluation Needs Assessment Feasibility Assessment Monitoring Context Evaluation Formative/Process Evaluation Summative Evaluation Impact Evaluation Feedback
Wikimetrics	Start the Wikimetrics Training » As of 2019-03-25 Wikimetrics is inoperative. See Phabricator task. Please use https://eventmetrics.wmflabs.org instead to get metrics for your event. Part 1. Wikimetrics Overview Wikimetrics Training Overview What is Wikimetrics? Data organization of Wiki pages Program vs Project How does Wikimetrics Work? Data Analysis with Wikimetrics Available Metrics Part 2. Making Your Cohort File The Cohort File Usernames, User IDs, and Cohorts Collecting your Cohort Obtaining Consent Cohort Upload Options Cohort File Format Cross Project Cohorts Part 3. Using the Wikimetrics Tool Logging into Wikimetrics Upload Cohort Name your cohort Cohort Description Set Default Project Upload File Cohort Validation Invalid Users Remove Cohort Create Report Video: Upload Cohort Create Analysis Report Pick Cohorts Pick Metrics 1. Bytes Added 2. Edits 3. Pages Created 4. Threshold 5. Survival Important Tips and Tricks Configure Output Run Report and Report Output Video: Run Report Cohort Storage and Sharing Using your new data Conclusion Questions and Troubleshooting Feedback
Survey Design	Start the Designing Effective Questions Training » Part 1: Introduction Welcome! Why Survey? Why Surveys Are Useful Constructs Operationalize Survey instruments Types of information Attributes - a special case Survey Objective and Planning Part 2: Reliability & Validity Reliability & Validity Reliability Validity Face Validity Content Validity Criterion Validity Construct Validity Part 3: Question Construction Writing Good Questions Questions from Existing Surveys Constructing your own Questions Be Specific Be Concise Avoid Double Negatives Minimize Social Desirability Bias Avoid Double-barreled questions Avoid abbreviations, jargon, technical terms, or slang Avoid leading questions Avoid loaded questions Use appropriate wording Ask useful questions Rely on second-hand data sparsely Use caution when asking personal questions Part 4: Response Options Question types Fill-in-the-blank Dichotomous pairs Multiple choice Check all that apply Ranking Scales Choosing response options Part 5: Questionnaire structure Important considerations Questions order Additional Resources Feedback
Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting	Start the Monitoring tracking and reporting Training » Part 1: Introduction Introduction Why Monitor, Track and Report? Inputs, outputs, and outcomes Timeline for tracking data Part 2: Timeline Initial Tracking and Reporting Program information Inputs Outputs Short-term Outcomes Follow-up Tracking and Reporting Intermediate and Long-Term Outcomes Part 3: Tools and resources to collect data Overview of Tools and Resources Tracking and Reporting Toolkit Wikimetrics and consent forms Other wikimedia data Survey tools Additional resources Feedback
Logic Models	Coming soon!
Appreciative Inquiry	Coming soon!