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February 25, 2021 | Megan Mullins

Building ATE Social Capital Through Evaluation Activities

“Social networks have value. Social capital refers to the value of social networks, or whom people know, and the inclinations that arise...

Proposal Development

This toolkit is for anyone who is involved in developing proposals submitted to NSF’s ATE program, including grants professionals, PIs, co-PIs, and evaluators.

One-Page Reports

This toolkit will provide you with tools, examples, and videos on creating one-page reports.

January 14, 2021 | Holly Connell, Allison Teeter

Creating an Evaluation Design That Allows for Flexibility

There is no better time than now to talk about the need for flexibility in evaluation design and implementation. It is natural...

Evaluation Crash Course for Non-evaluators

Do you have questions about evaluation? Like, what is it? Why is it required for projects funded by the National Science Foundation?...

Your Guide to Clear Writing

This 2021 guide by the CDC provides guidance around clear and concise writing, including tips for effective writing, a clear writing checklist, plain language tip sheet, and more.

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