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Developing a Logic Model or Theory of Change |
Tools & Checklists | Contributed by Bobby Milstein and Tom Chapel Edited by Val Renault and Steve Fawcett |
Tool: Peer Discussion List and Software Programs to Help You Model
Many people who create logic models subscribe to e-mail discussion lists about evaluation, where they can exchange information and ideas for modeling. One is Evaltalk, the American Evaluation Association's official discussion list.
Subscribers to this list have shared experiences with software programs they use for creating logic models. In addition to drawing by hand or with a word processing program (commonly Word or WordPerfect), these programs are suggested.
- Microsoft PowerPoint - helps animate logic models for presentation with stakeholders.
- Microsoft Visio - flow-charting and system diagramming programs; offers a complete set of templates for flow-charting a logic model.
- DoView - logic model software. Very simple, flexible and easy to use; offers free logic model examples and templates; inexpensive and has free 14-day trial.
- PDQ by Patton & Patton Software - easy to learn, easy to use, and inexpensive.
- Inspiration, Inc. - "Visual learning" software oriented to educators can be used for all kinds of charting and mapping.
Checklist
Here, you'll find a checklist that summarizes the major points contained in the text.
____ You understand the purpose and elements of a logic model as a picture of why and how your effort is supposed to work
____ You understand the utility of family, nested or zoom in models for a complex initiative.
____ You have an initial plan for how and when to use your logic model.
____ You create your logic model using the most appropriate steps below.
__ Apply forward and/or reverse logic to your effort or initiative.
__ Create the first draft by finding the logic in existing written materials.
__ Adjust the model's scope to make it appropriate for intended users and uses.
__ Create multiple (family, nested, or zoom in) models if needed by users.
__ Check whether the model makes sense and is complete, including the common plot points.
__ Attend to the nuts and bolts of drawing the model.
__ Revisit and revise the model as necessary.
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