Logic models workbook

This workbook, written by Brian Hyndman, Larry Hershfield and Jodi Thesenvitz for the Health Communication Unit (THCU), outlines a four-step approach for developing program theory logic models for health promotion activities.

The step-by-step process focuses on preparing, developing, creating and revising a logic model and includes detailed advice and examples for each part of the process. The resource includes a range of sample logic models and worksheets that can be used to create and revise a logic model.

Contents

• Step 1: Prepare to Develop Your Logic Model 6
  • Meaningful Participation of Key Stakeholders
  • Time
  • Money and Other Resources
  • Data Gathering and Interpretation
  • Decision Making
• Step 2: Develop or Assemble Information 9
  • Goal
  • Populations of Interest
  • Objectives and Indicators (Short and Long Term)
  • Strategies
  • Activities and Process Indicators
  • Available Resources
• Step 3: Create the Logic Model 17
  • Scope of Logic Model
  • Number of Levels
  • Description of Levels
  • Direction of Information Flow
  • Amount of Text
  • Visual Layout
• Step 4: Review and Revise the Logic Model 21
  • Review for Completeness
  • Review for Logic
  • Review for Presentation
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: Sample Logic Models i 
  • Appendix B: Worksheets vii