Articulating Program Results: Using Logic Models to Identify Success

http://www1.cyfernet.org/onlinepd/01-10-LogicModels.html

Author and Contributors: Marek, Lydia
Publisher: CYFERnet (January, 2010)
Review Level: University Extension
Primary Content Area: Evaluation
Content Type: Professional Development
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: logic models, program professionals, evaluators, stakeholders
Description: Of primary importance in developing logic models is establishing and maintaining a focus on results rather than on activities. Logic models allow program professionals to clearly articulate what needs to be accomplished in their program. Understanding how a program achieves results is critical to determine if program elements should be modified and provide stakeholders with evidence that the program is effective. Logic models help program professionals, evaluators and stakeholders reach consensus about which elements are essential to the program and consequently program professionals and researchers are more able to identify faulty or implausible links early on.
Media Type: Adobe Flash and Connect
Resource Listed: February 8, 2010
Resource Last Updated: June 2, 2010
Language: EN

Categories:

• Evaluation: Evaluation Tools and Instruments: General Information about Tools and Measures
• Evaluation: Designing a Program Evaluation: Evaluation Design and Methods
• Program Support: Professional Development: CYFERnet Online Seminars
• Evaluation: Building Capacity for Evaluation
• Evaluation: Designing a Program Evaluation: Evaluation Handbooks, Manuals, and Toolkits