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Write a 5 page paper. Communication:Use professional academic writing and apply current APA format and style appropriately

Program Evaluation
As a program director of an existing program, you would have the responsibility of conducting program evaluations. The Riverbend City scenario, A Day in the Life of a Human Services Leader, provides some insight into how a program director may need to conduct different types of program evaluations to meet different requests for information. This assignment will give you an opportunity to evaluate the three types of program evaluation to determine how the program is most effective in meeting the needs of a specific population.

In addition, a program director would adhere to ethical standards. For this assignment, you will critique the program director’s application of two ethical standards from the National Organization of Human Services in relation to these program evaluations.

Instructions
For this assignment, write a5 page paper on program evaluation, based upon the Riverbend City scenario presented in this unit’s study. Distinguish the three different types of program evaluation and identify each of their functions, goals, and processes. Use the Riverbend City scenario to highlight specifically how these different program evaluations are being used and critique how multiple stakeholder perspectives are integrated to meet specific population needs, and how ethics are maintained in the process.

Be sure to include the following:

Identify three types of program evaluation that were presented in the Riverbend City scenario.
Write a page paper – Describe the three types of program evaluation and their application in the Riverbend City scenario.
Assess the program, utilizing the three types of program evaluations from the Riverbend City scenario.
Examine ethical issues that arise in program evaluation, using at least two ethical standards from the National Organization of Human Services.
Critique each program evaluation’s use of multiple stakeholders’ perspectives in determining their effectiveness for meeting the needs of special populations.
Your work should integrate the Riverbend City media presentation along with references to your required readings. You are encouraged to support this paper with additional reputable sources.

Submission Requirements
To complete this assignment successfully, your paper will need to meet the following specifications:

Page length:Write a 5 page paper.
Communication:Use professional academic writing and apply current APA format and style appropriately.
Resources:Support your work with a minimum of 4 reputable sources. Required readings are to be used. Additional reputable sources are recommended.
Font and size:Times New Roman, 12 point.
– Assignment
Part 1 (250 words)

Think about your leadership style. Your style is perhaps most strongly displayed in your communications with employees, team members, and other leaders.

How would you describe your communication style? Are you warm and approachable, focusing on human connection? Are you objective, logical, and focused on communicating with a purpose? Are you direct, confident, and likely to cut to the chase? Do you hang back, listen, and react slowly to others? Something else?
What do you think is your greatest strength as a communicator? What skills would you like to work on developing?
Listening is a very important part of communication and is essential to strong leadership.

Write a page paper – Describe your dominant listening style, using the information on pages 107–112 in the Gamble and Gamble text. How does this listening type serve you as a leader?
Choose a listening type that you rarely use. Write a page paper – Describe a time in your work life when this type of listening could serve your needs and/or the needs of your organization. Do you feel there is room to develop more flexibility in your listening habits?
Part 2 (250 words)

Based on the results of the above Writing Self-Assessment, analyze and respond to the following questions:

What insights have you gained that will support and aid your development of writing skills?
For which of your professional tasks is written communication most critical?
How will communication technology impact the development of your written communication skills?
How will developing strong writing skills contribute to your development as a leader within your chosen field?

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