How and why language matters in evaluation / Rodney K. Hopson, editor.

Other author Hopson, Rodney K.
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, ©2000.
Description115 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesNew directions for evaluation ; no. 86
New directions for evaluation ; no. 86. ^A683691
Contents Overview : language matters / Michael Quinn Patton -- Language in defining social problems and in evaluating social programs / Anna Marie Madison -- HIV/AIDS talk : implications for prevention intervention and evaluation / Rodney K. Hopson, Kenya J. Lucas, James A. Peterson -- Translating evaluation findings into "policy language" / Kenneth Cabatoff -- Sociolinguistic dynamics of gender in focus groups / Courtney L. Brown -- Beyond the literal : metaphors and why they matter / Alexis Kaminsky -- Dialogue for learning : evaluator as critical friend / Sharon F. Rallis, Gretchen B. Rossman -- Border lessons : linguistic "rich points" and evaluative understanding / Michael Agar.
Local noteLittle-336597--305131042924Y
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN0787954306

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks H62 .H67 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold