A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Overview: Language matters
10.1002/ev.1168.abs
Sensitivity to and skillful use of language are core evaluation competencies. The language we use, both among ourselves and with stakeholders, necessarily and inherently shapes perceptions, defines “reality,” and affects mutual understanding. Whatever we seek to understand or do, a full analysis will lead us to consider the words and concepts that undergird our understandings and actions—because language matters.
Overview: Language matters
10.1002/ev.1168.abs
Sensitivity to and skillful use of language are core evaluation competencies. The language we use, both among ourselves and with stakeholders, necessarily and inherently shapes perceptions, defines “reality,” and affects mutual understanding. Whatever we seek to understand or do, a full analysis will lead us to consider the words and concepts that undergird our understandings and actions—because language matters.
Overview: Language matters
Patton, Michael Quinn (author)
New Directions for Evaluation ; 2000 ; 5-16
2000-06-01
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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