The evaluation models described in the literature may be interpreted as prescriptive and uniform approaches to practice but, in the real world, practitioners are likely to blend aspects of different models to achieve multiple goals. Despite the commonality of pluralistic approaches in evaluation practice, literature on theoretical integration is sparse. This article guides readers through a theoretically integrative evaluation design process and explicates how different theories informed design decisions. The process integrates program theory–driven and utilization-focused evaluation with evaluability assessment and eclectically draws on principles, methods, and tools from other models. This integrative approach to evaluation aims to increase process use for intended users through shared decision-making, organizational learning, and capacity building while simultaneously producing a robust and relevant evaluation design suited to stakeholder needs and the evaluation context. The authors describe the process utilizing a case example to contribute to the literature on theoretically integrative evaluation practice.

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理论综合评估实践：折衷评估设计过程的逐步概述

文献中描述的评估模型可能被解释为规范和统一的实践方法，但在现实世界中，从业者可能会融合不同模型的各个方面以实现多个目标。尽管评估实践中多元化方法具有共性，但关于理论整合的文献却很少。本文引导读者完成一个理论上整合的评估设计过程，并解释了不同的理论如何影响设计决策。该过程将项目理论驱动和以利用为中心的评估与可评估性评估相结合，并折衷地借鉴其他模型的原则、方法和工具。这种综合评估方法旨在通过共享决策、组织学习、和能力建设，同时产生适合利益相关者需求和评估背景的强大且相关的评估设计。作者利用一个案例来描述这个过程，以促进理论综合评估实践的文献。