The Jargon Of Evaluation: Critical Considerations On The Baume Report

Abstract

In the 1970's what can be called the “jargon of evaluation” has increasingly come to the fore within Australian social policy, social administration and even within welfare education. It has become part of the political currency of Fraser's “New federalism” and of the Bailey Committee Reports. In professional welfare contexts agencies have been exhorted to carry out evaluation programmes, whilst many welfare courses include training in evaluation techniques.