Valuable Resources
This selection of resources offers guidance on writing and preparing evaluation objectives

Describe the program
(Introduction to Program Evaluation for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs)
This chapter of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s "how to" guide on program evaluations includes a discussion on outcome and process objectives and methods for writing objectives.

Developing an evaluation plan
(A Guide to Evaluating Crime Control of Programs in Public Housing)
This chapter of the evaluation guide prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development includes a thorough discussion about preparing implementation objectives for an evaluation plan.

How do you prepare for an evaluation?
(The Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation)
Preparation of program implementation objectives and participant outcome objectives are covered this section on evaluation planning of the Administration for Children and Families evaluation guide. Examples are also included.

Tips for Writing Outcome Objectives
Prepared by the California Department of Health Services for tobacco control grantees, this fact sheet provides guidance on writing outcome objectives.

Writing Objectives
Prepared by for the Continuing Education for Health Professionals at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, this fact sheet discusses the role of evaluation objectives and what they help to accomplish.