Needs Assessment Papers

1. Needs Assessment Papers And overview of Unit 2

2. Unit 2 Schedule 2/10 Chapter 5 all (skim samples) Set time over next two weeks to collect data. 2/12 Chapter 4 (skim samples) Homework map the space of the organization; conduct interviews/observations Due 2/17 Survey: Case Study Due 2/19 Chapter 6 (skim samples) Homework: compile organization’s structure, capacities and needs; continue data collection Due 2/24 Read model asset papers: genre analysis: Due 2/26 Compile paper sections design paper template together, assign sections to write T: 3/3 Capacity Needs Paper draft due TH: 3/5 Capacity Needs final due, transition to proposals

3. The Capacity Needs Assessment • Because we want to develop products that are useful after you depart and • Because we want to learn about the organization’s audiences, help them see their assets and untapped potentials, and • Because we want to learn about learning…..

4. The Capacity Needs Assessment This next assignment provides you the opportunity to • Understand and select from a handful of qualitative & qualitative data gathering tools • Gather data streams that help you understand the organization • Synthesize these into a report given to your partners • Carefully determine the products you’ll produce with/for the organization

5. Overview of Data Collection We will cover the following tools that your group will select from; • Asset Map • Interview • Oral history • Observations of place/space • Survey

6. Deliverables • At least two data streams of your choice • Asset Maps (drafts and final) • We will develop a template for the paper together given our genre analysis of the models on Angel • Paper Draft due on 3/3 • Final due on 3/5