Creating program logic models

This book chapter identifies the basic elements of a program logic model.

Generally, these models have enough detail to support design, planning, management, or evaluation. This chapter describes a program logic model example and the action steps to create a model with a small group.

Contents

• From theory of change to program models
  • Figure 3.1: Relationships of program and theory of change models
• Assumptions matter
• Key elements of program logic models
  • Figure 3.2: A basic program logic model
• Nonlinear program logic models
• Hidden assumptions and dose
  • Figure 3.3: Nonlinear logic model
• Building a program logic model
• Program logic model example
  • Figure 3.4: Improved-health program logic model
• From strategy to activities
  • Figure 3.5: One strategy with multiple activities
  • Figure 3.6: Exercise strategy detail
• Action steps for a program logic model
• Creating your program logic model
  • Figure 3.7: Steps in creating a program logic model
• Creating a program logic model together
• Application
• References and supplemental readings