Early in any project or research collaboration, CPDE works with clients to identify the desired deliverables and format for reporting and disseminating results. When the goal is manuscript development, CPDE will contribute as co-authors, often leading the writing of Methods and Results sections.
When a custom report best aligns with the clients’ needs, we begin every reporting effort with the questions:
Who is the audience for the report? What format will produce the most useful and actionable results?
Some example report types include:
- Traditional narrative report (Executive Summary, Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Limitations, Conclusions/Recommendations), of any length.
- PowerPoint report with an emphasis on visuals and clear, concise interpretations and explanations. This report type focuses on key takeaways up front, with details in appendices.
- One or two-page infographic (for longitudinal or cross-sectional results).
- Dashboard report (to show trends over time, especially when comparing to static variables like baseline or goal/target).
CPDE creates presentations in a similar manner: customized format and content that adheres to the high-quality standards of the American Evaluation Association’s Potent Presentation Initiative (p2i).