Tools to Use

Evaluation Tobacco
Control
Health
Communication
Dissemination


Evaluation
 
Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health
This CDC framework guides public health professionals in their use of program evaluation. It can be used as a practical tool designed to summarize and organize essential elements of program evaluation.
 
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Logic Model Development Guide
This W.K. Kellogg Foundation guide explains the underlying principles of "logic modeling" and how to use them to enhance program planning, implementation, and dissemination activities.
 
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Evaluation Handbook
This handbook released by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool.
 
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Logic Model Basics
An interactive module to help program practitioners learn about and improve their use of logic models. (developed by University of Wisconsin-Extension)

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Evaluation Glossary
The Western Michigan Evaluation Center’s glossary provides definitions for over 500 evaluation terms.

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Tobacco Control
 
The Community Guide (Tobacco)
Website provides systematic reviews of the effectiveness of interventions to reduce or prevent tobacco use.

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The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke:
A comprehensive scientific report released by the Surgeon General which concludes that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Secondhand Smoke: What It Means To You
This booklet explains the Surgeon General report and how individuals can take action to improve their health.
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Basics of Tobacco Control (BOTC) - Pathway to Change
Interactive modules provide information, strategies, and tools to help individuals and organizations with their tobacco control efforts. Modules may also be used to provide new hires with a comprehensive orientation to the tobacco control issue.

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Intervention MICA
Intervention MICA (Missouri Information for Community Assessment) provides information, tools and resources to help you figure out how to prevent or decrease the number of people in your community who use tobacco.

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Health Communication
 
Simply Put
This CDC guide will help you translate complicated scientific and technical information into material that captures and keeps the interest of your intended readers.
 
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Quick Guide to Health Literacy
This guide, created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will give you the information you need to become an effective advocate for improved health literacy. It also provides user-friendly, action-oriented materials that can be easily referenced, reproduced, and shared with colleagues.
 
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Clear and Simple
NCI’s online guide outlines a process for developing publications for people with limited-literacy skills.

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Health Literacy Consulting
Website offers a free monthly newsletter and links to health literacy tips, articles and tools you can use to raise people's awareness about the importance of health literacy.

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Dissemination
 
SLU SPH Dissemination Tool
This web tool is designed to assist scholars and practitioners in planning for dissemination early on.

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Contact Information

For more information about the Missouri Evaluation Connection, please contact:

Amy Sorg
Research Assistant
Saint Louis University School of Public Health

314.977.8146
asorg@slu.edu