Key points
- Logic has many definitions. One of which is "the relationship between element and between an element and the whole".
- The challenge when creating a logic model is how to find and accurately represent how to best solve and community problem and create a community change.
- The relationship between what we do and what results this will have is depicted by the logic model.
- One logic model goal is to display the thinking behind the plan.
- A flexible rather than linear form better fits the logic model, such as flow charts, maps, or tables.
- A logic model explains the purpose, context, inputs, activities, outputs, and effects of a program.
- Logic models use immediate, intermediate, and ultimate effects to indicate when to expect certain changes.
- When discussing options and setting priorities, logic models are a way to display how to best use resources.
- There are many ways to develop a logic model depending on the purpose, who and how it will be used, context, and resources.
- Accountability is enhanced by keeping stakeholders focused on outcomes laid out in the logic model.
TERMS
Accountability. When creating a logic model evidence of the effectiveness and efficiency of the program must be provided for whomever the program is created.
Activities. What the program does with inputs to fulfill it's mission.
Baseline. Prior information about the problem before the program is created.
Goals/Mission. Desired long term result of the program.
Impact. The effect the program will have on the social, economic, and/or environment.
Inputs. Resources that go into the program. Ex. staff, materials, money
Logic Model. A planning tool to clarify and display a program's goals.
Outputs. The direct product of the programs activities.
Outcomes. Benefits from the program such as changes in knowledge, awareness, skills
Program evaluation. Used to make judgments to about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future programming by systematically collecting information about the activities, characteristics and outcomes of the program
Program. A series of activities aimed to teach people how to improve their lives.
Activities. What the program does with inputs to fulfill it's mission.
Baseline. Prior information about the problem before the program is created.
Goals/Mission. Desired long term result of the program.
Impact. The effect the program will have on the social, economic, and/or environment.
Inputs. Resources that go into the program. Ex. staff, materials, money
Logic Model. A planning tool to clarify and display a program's goals.
Outputs. The direct product of the programs activities.
Outcomes. Benefits from the program such as changes in knowledge, awareness, skills
Program evaluation. Used to make judgments to about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future programming by systematically collecting information about the activities, characteristics and outcomes of the program
Program. A series of activities aimed to teach people how to improve their lives.
SOURCES:
Developing a Logic Model, http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/lmguidecomplete.pdf
The Logic Model for Program Planning and Evaluation, http://www.uiweb.uidaho.edu/extension/LogicModel.pdf
Logic Model, http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/sub_section_main_1877.aspx
Developing a Logic Model, http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/lmguidecomplete.pdf
The Logic Model for Program Planning and Evaluation, http://www.uiweb.uidaho.edu/extension/LogicModel.pdf
Logic Model, http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/sub_section_main_1877.aspx