An evaluation scope of work (SOW) is a plan for conducting an evaluation; it conveys clear directions to the evaluation team. A good SOW usually identifies the activity, results package, or strategy to be evaluated provides a brief background on implementation identifies existing performance information sources states the purpose, audience and use of the evaluation clarifies the evaluation questions identifies the evaluation method to answer the questions discusses evaluation team composition and participation of customers and partners covers procedures such as schedule and logistics clarifies requirements for reporting and dissemination includes a budget