Step 7: Taking Action

A good evaluation is of little use unless it is acted on

Patton (1997) suggests that evaluations should only be considered 'good' where they help decision-making or action (Franklin, 2004).

Diagram showing the action inquiry cycle

References

Franklin, T., Armstrong, J., Oliver, M. & Petch, J. (2004) 'Towards an effective framework for the evaluation of e-learning', e-Learning Research Centre, University of Manchester; available from

http://franklin-consulting.co.uk/LinkedDocuments/framework_for_evaluation.doc (accessed 30 June 2010).

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