Topic: Evaluator roles are largely driven by evaluation methods, models, or stakeholder orientations. Argue for or against this statement in the context of the multiple roles that evaluators actually assume as they complete the activities encompassing an evaluation.

1. Introduction Introduction to the topic, stating the purpose and relevant background to the topic

2. Motivation for your stance on the role of an evaluator

• How does the positionality of evaluators influence their role in evaluations of programmes?
• Why the positionality of an evaluator is important to the evaluation?
• Discuss quantitative and qualitative data collection approaches in M&E
• Evaluate steps involved in reporting and dissemination of findings
• Critique strategies essential for increasing the chances of evidence being used

3. Understanding of the 'no-harm' principle

4. Conclusion Concluding remarks on the main argument that you have adopted in the essay Summary of key issues discussed in the essay.

4. References (APA)