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Communication, Dissemination, & Use of Results

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.

November 11, 2020 | Ann Emery

Four Warning Signs of a Dusty Shelf Report

When was the last time your report influenced real-life decision-making? I used to write lengthy reports filled with statistical jargon. Important information...

Making the Most of Your Evaluation: How to Use Evaluation Findings to Benefit Your Project

Join this webinar to learn how evaluation findings can be put to use for the benefit of ATE projects. We will address...

October 21, 2020 | Jeffrey Hillman, Ouen Hunter

Strategies for Communicating in Virtual Settings

We are Ouen and Jeffrey, the authors of the recently published resource “Effective Communication Strategies for Interviews and Focus Groups.” Thank you...

Use it or Lose it: How to Get the Most out of your Project Evaluation

Slides from the ATE PI 2020 Pre-conference workshop

Communication Platforms for Data Collection & Stakeholder Engagement

This 2020 guide provides an overview of online platforms for data collection and stakeholder engagement.

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