Ceres Policy Research conducts content analysis of observation field notes, interview transcripts and summaries, and participant-led creative projects. Content analysis involves the identification of common words or themes used by participants and staff members. We can then count how many participants or staff members hold a particular opinion. We can also more substantively analyze a particular theme, describing how individual participants or staff members agree or disagree on a particular theme. This process allows us to document systematically participants' views of a particular program, enabling a more objective evaluation.