Resources
6Evaluate
Evaluation processes involve setting clear criteria and benchmarks based on the project’s objectives, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to measure outcomes against these standards. It can encompass the analysis of data accuracy, volunteer engagement and motivation, behaviour change, scientific skill assessment, contribution to scientific knowledge, and more. Additionally, evaluation seeks to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges faced during the project lifecycle, facilitating an adaptive management process for project managers.
Resources
Indigenous Climate Monitoring Toolkit
Interactive User’s Guide for Evaluating Learning Outcomes from Citizen Science
Tina B. Phillips, Holly Faulkner, Marion Ferguson, Matthew Minarchek, Norman Porticella, and Rick Bonney
Participant Consent Form (Template)
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Survey Instruments to Measure Learning Outcomes
Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences
Users Guide for Evaluating Learning Outcomes from Citizen Science
Tina B. Phillips, Marion Ferguson, Matthew Minarchek, Norman Porticella, and Rick Bonney
Other
ECS project showcase: Sharing insights and facilitating dialogue in citizen science
European Citizen Science Association (ECSA)