Reporting Impact: Extension & Research
Part of the program and project evaluation process is reporting of our efforts and
our impacts. The following resources outline tips, tricks, and best practices for
reporting impacts to our stakeholders.
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Impacts allow the Division of Agriculture to convey how our programs and research
are benefitting Arkansans and even the world. Stakeholders always want to know how
the Division is moving the needle on knowledge through Research or improving the lives
of Arkansas through Extension.
Need assistance getting started with impact reports or maybe have a specific question?
See the resources below for tips sheets, guides, and FAQ answers.
If you still need assistance with writing impacts, contact Diane Mashburn at 501-671-2351
or dmashburn@uada.edu.
2021 Faculty Impact Writing Training
State Level Impact Resources:
County Impact Resources:
County Impact Webform Template:
Impact Report Examples:
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External Resources
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Extension across the country?
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The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the official refereed journal of the U.S. Cooperative
Extension System. It seeks to expand and update the research and knowledge base for
Extension professionals and other adult educators to improve their effectiveness.
JOE is an electronic journal, available only on the Internet.