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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

Tools
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Tools


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 (EVALTALK-request@BAMA.UA.EDU).

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.
    http://www.microsoft.com/office/visio/
  • PDQ by Patton & Patton Software -- easy to learn, easy to use, and inexpensive.
    http://www.patton-patton.com/
  • Inspiration, Inc. -- "Visual learning" software oriented to educators can be used for all kinds of charting and mapping.
    http://www.inspiration.com/

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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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