MEAL Research/Capstone (MEA 410)

MEA 410 – MEAL RESEARCH/CAPSTONE   Module Objective To provide learners with an opportunity to integrate advanced MEAL knowledge through an independent research, evaluation or program performance study.   Possible Capstone Areas   Learners may undertake: • Programme impact evaluation • M&E system assessment • Evaluation of a development intervention • Data quality assessment • Programme performance analysis • Accountability system assessment • Community feedback study • Cost-effectiveness analysis • Education programme evaluation • WASH programme evaluation • Health programme evaluation • Gender programme evaluation • Youth programme evaluation • Humanitarian programme evaluation • Organisational learning assessment • Digital MEAL system assessment • Evidence-to-policy study   Capstone Structure 1. Title 2. Background 3. Problem statement 4. Research/evaluation justification 5. Aim 6. Objectives 7. Research/evaluation questions 8. Literature review 9. Conceptual/theoretical framework 10. Theory of Change where appropriate 11. Methodology 12. Research/evaluation design 13. Sampling 14. Data collection methods 15. Data analysis 16. Ethical considerations 17. Findings 18. Discussion 19. Conclusions 20. Recommendations 21. Learning implications 22. References 23. Appendices   Expected Outcome Learners will demonstrate the ability to independently conduct a rigorous MEAL research/evaluation study and defend evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.  

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