Evaluation Theory in Academia

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This 25 page paper discusses the field of evaluation with regard to academic programs. The paper includes a literature review of program evaluation theory, which focuses on the evaluation method developed by M.Q. Patton. The method is called utilization-focused evaluation, and the writer discusses how this method can be used in developing an understanding of what information is required by key personnel so that they can evaluate the academic success of their programs. There are 20 sources listed in the bibliography.