New Resource: “Using Case Studies in Your Evaluation”
July 2025
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There are few things as impactful as a story, which is why we’ve come out with a new tip sheet about Using Case Studies in Your Evaluation. This tip sheet is a practical guide designed to help evaluators, researchers, and program staff use case studies effectively to tell the story of your data and evaluation.
Who’s it for?
This tip sheet is for evaluators looking to add depth and context to their findings and tell a narrative that gives the data a human face. Whether you're a seasoned evaluator or just beginning to explore using case studies, this resource offers practical advice to selecting cases and crafting a meaningful narrative.
What’s the purpose?
The purpose of the tip sheet for Using Case Studies in Your Evaluation is to help evaluators use case studies effectively within your broader evaluation. It aims to:
Give a brief but comprehensive overview of a case study as an evaluation tool.
Illustrate how case studies can enhance your evaluation as both a source of data and offer a nuanced narrative.
Support evaluators with identifying the right kind of case study for your specific evaluation and its goals.
What’s included?
One pdf tip sheet is included with a brief explanation on case studies, reasons why you should use case studies in your evaluation, and tips on how to identify appropriate cases.
Download it here: Using Case Studies in Your Evaluation
