The Logic Model Guidebook offers clear, step-by-step support for creating logic models and the modeling process in a range of contexts. Lisa Wyatt Knowlton and Cynthia C. Phillips describe the structures, processes, and language of logic models as a robust tool to improve the design, development, and implementation of program and organization change efforts. The text is enhanced by numerous visual learning guides (sample models, checklists, exercises, worksheets) and many new case examples. The authors provide students, practitioners, and beginning researchers with practical support to develop and improve models that reflect knowledge, practice, and beliefs. The Guidebook offers a range of new applied examples. The text includes logic models for evaluation, discusses archetypes, and explores display and meaning. In an important contribution to programs and organizations, it emphasizes quality by raising issues like plausibility, feasibility, and strategic choices in model creation.
The Logic Model Guidebook : Better Strategies for Great Results
Description
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I. CONSTRUCTION
1. Introducing Logic Models
2. Building and Improving Theory of Change Logic Models
3. Creating Program Logic Models
4. Modeling: Improving Program Logic Models
PART II. APPLICATIONS
5. Logic Models for Evaluation
6. Display and Meaning
7. Exploring Archetypes
8. Action Profiles
Name Index
Subject Index
Author Description
Review Text
"“The Guidebook fills a niche in the skills and knowledge needed by nonprofit managers to be successful in their work. It leads the field in providing both the theory and practice of using logic models as a critical management tool.”" -- Kathryn Agard, Ph.D.
"“The material in this book has enduring value. It is a ‘keeper’ for students and me.”" -- Simon Fass, Ph.D.
"“This book should be in the library of every individual involved in program development and evaluation. It is a powerful tool for practitioners and students.”" -- Sylvie Taylor, Ph.D.
"“Regardless of sector, logic models are valuable tools to design systems and improve strategy.”" -- Kori Reed