I am an evaluator, charter member of the American Evaluation Association, and former member of the forerunner organization, Evaluation Network. When you push my “on ” button, I can talk evaluation until (a lot of metaphors could be used here); and often do. (I can also talk about other things with equal passion, though not professionally.) When my evaluation button is pushed or, for that matter, most of the time, I wonder what difference am I making. In this case, I wonder what difference I am making with this blog.

One of my readers (I have more than I ever imagined) suggested that I develop an “online” survey that I can include regularly in my posts. I thought that was a good idea. I thought I’d go one better and have it be a part of the blog. Then I would tabulate the findings (if there are any 🙂 ). Just so you know, I DO read all the comments; I get at least six daily. I often do not comment on those, however.

So, reader, here is the making a difference survey . This link will (should) take you to Surveymonkey and the survey. Below, I’ve listed the questions that are in the survey.

Check all that apply.

Reading this blog makes a difference to me by:

1. _____ Giving me a voice to follow
2. _____ Providing interesting content
3. _____ Providing content I can use in my work
4. _____ Providing dependable post
5. _____ Providing me with information to share
6. _____ Building my skills in evaluation
7. _____ Showing me that there are others in the world concerned with similar things
8. _____ Offering me good reading about an interesting weekly topic
9. _____ Offering me content of value to me
10. _____ Other. Please specify in comment

Please complete the survey.

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