Open systems evaluation and the logic model: Program planning and evaluation tools

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Julian ◽  
Ann Jones ◽  
Diana Deyo
Keyword(s):  
Open Systems ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Model Program ◽  
Evaluation Tools ◽  
Program Planning And Evaluation

Logic Models

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Winston LeCroy
Keyword(s):  
Program Planning ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Program Planning And Evaluation ◽  
Critical Feature ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Logic Models ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Social Service Programs

Logic models have become a critical feature of program planning and evaluation. Using a logic model framework provides a visual summary that shows the relationship between the program’s resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes. The logic model is a tool that helps individuals see the interrelationships between the different components of a program. By using logic models, program planners and evaluators can more effectively examine a program’s theory and logic. The logic model tool highlights the program’s underlying theory, the service activities, and the organizational structure for accomplishing program outcomes. The process of developing a logic model assists developers and evaluators and other stakeholders in understanding a program’s assumptions and evaluating the logical links between what programs are doing and the outcomes they hope to achieve. Because of their utility logic, models have become widely used in social service programs.

Using Logic Models for Program Planning in K20 Education

2013 ◽  
pp. 429-446
Author(s):  
Carol Adamec Brown
Keyword(s):  
Focal Point ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Logic Models ◽  
Grant Proposals ◽  
Community Projects ◽  
Common Vision

A well-designed logic model shows inter-connections within components of outreach programs, community projects, grant proposals, and even the design of a graduate internship. The logic model is a systematic display of inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact on a community. One may define community as any group of people with a common vision, purpose, or problem. Relationships among people are the focal point for a community and the logic model can be used as a tool for fostering open communication within the community. The logic model is typically one of three approaches in design: 1) theoretical, 2) outcomes-based, or 3) activities approach. Use of a logic model ensures accountability for stakeholders, a tool for generating a common vision, and a method for reporting far-reaching impact as a result of activities identified for the model.

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