Staff Resources

Research Impact Resources: 

UA Research Development Services (RDS): https://research.arizona.edu/development/rds-new-homepage

NSF Broader Impacts (make sure to check out their list of related websites): https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/special/broaderimpacts/ 

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/SEINSI.pdf

ARIS (Advancing Research in Society): https://researchinsociety.org/ 

Logic Model Template 
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Equitable Evaluation Framework

Visit the "EEF" website

Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit

To find more information about the Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit visit : indigenousphi.org
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Logic Models: A tool for designing and monitoring program evaluations 
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EvaluATE: Evaluation Data Matrix Template 
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Evaluation Questions Checklist for Program Evaluators 
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The 2010 NSF User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation 
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Broader Impacts Project Evaluation 
This website presents a number of tools for evaluating your broader impacts projects.

Evaluation Flash Cards: Embedding Evaluative Thinking in Organizational Culture 
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Principal Investigator’s Guide: Managing Evaluation in Informal STEM Education Projects
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Evaluating Learning Outcomes from Citizen Science
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Guide to Conducting Culturally Responsive Evaluation 
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Finding and Selecting an Evaluator 
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Evaluate Undergraduate Research
Visit the "Evaluate UR" website

NSF Framework for Evaluating Impacts of Broadening Participation Projects
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NSF Overview of Broader Impacts – A guide from the NSF’s Office of Integrative Activities

 For a clear and concise overview of the NSF’s expectations with respect to broader impacts, please see Broader Impacts Guiding Principles and Questions  or HERE 
 

NSF 101: 5 tips for your broader impacts statement 

Perspective on Broader Impacts  – Proceedings from the 2014 Broader Impacts Summit held in Arlington, VA, this downloadable PDF document provides an overview of the history of the NSF’s Broader Impacts Criterion and their views at the time of the conference.

The Broader Impacts Wizard is an interactive tool to help you develop a broader impacts plan

Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)  https://researchinsociety.org

The purpose of ARIS is to advance impacts of research for the betterment of society and the expansion of research. We elevate research impact by providing high-quality resources and professional development opportunities and by creating connections among researchers, community partners, and engagement practitioners. ARIS provides a thriving global community representing all areas of research impact. The ARIS Community welcomes anyone interested in the intersection between research and society.

 

 

For a more detailed discussion of the NSF’s review criteria, please see their Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide

Community Resources:

Visit the Community-University Relations Report Here