Investigative Journalism Methods in Educational Evaluation.

Nelson, David E.

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ERIC Number: EJ266455

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Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Investigative Journalism Methods in Educational Evaluation.

Nelson, David E.

New Directions for Program Evaluation, n13 p53-73 Mar 1982

Through a retrospective study, the methods of investigative journalism are analyzed as they are applied to a statewide evaluation of student achievement and to a local school evaluation of new student registration procedures. The benefits and shortcomings of the journalistic approach are illustrated. (Author/AL)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, School Districts, School Registration, State Programs, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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