Reference no: EM132443549
Application: Artifact-Logic Model
According to Patti (2009), "The logical model approach helps to ensure that all aspects of a human services program are in alignment, beginning with the motivation for the program, and continuing through to the outcome measure for the program" (pp. 346-347). In essence, a logic model clearly outlines a trail of choices and events in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of human services programs. In HUMN 4003, you had the opportunity to develop a basic logic model (Week 4) for a case study you selected based on the guidelines from Chapter 8 in the course text, Measuring Effectiveness of Human Services Delivery. Use this model to consider any insights you had or conclusions you drew as a result of developing it.
For this Assignment, you locate the following Assignment from HUMN 4003: Measuring Effectiveness of Human Service Delivery: Designing a Logic Model. Review the logic model you developed and revise it based on the information you learned about the agency you selected.
To Prepare for this Assignment:
Locate the following Assignment from HUMN 4003: Measuring Effectiveness of Human Service Delivery.
Think about the case study you used for that Assignment, and your process of developing the logic model. What were the starting points (e.g., based in social problems or community needs)? The ending points (i.e., a specific outcome)? What kind of approach did you take? Why did you make the choices you did?
Review the Instructor's feedback from this Assignment, and revise the document as necessary based on the information that you learned about the agency you selected.
The Assignment:
Submit by Day 7 a 2- to 3-page document that includes your logic model artifact and your rationale for your logic model artifact.
Design your logic model for inclusion in your portfolio.
Analyze your logic model in relation to human services practice using the Rationale Template Guide provided in this week's Learning Resources for inclusion in your portfolio.
Be sure documents are clean and free of any "track-changes" mark-ups.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
For your Week 4 Assignment, you are asked to create a logic model. The logic model evaluation format (not the agency) is the Artifact.
Important: The Week 4 Assignment which you submit should include
(1) a graphic representation of a Logic Model (an example Template in Doc Sharing) and
(2) a narrative (Rationale Template in Course Readings) with the logic model format as the Artifact.
See the Week 4 Learning Resources Readings Document: Rationale Template Guide. Note: You will use this document to complete this week's Assignment.
Be sure to read the instructions and include all components to achieve an exemplary rating!
For the Week 4 Assignment, you locate the following Assignment from HUMN 4003: Measuring Effectiveness of Human Service Delivery: Designing a Logic Model. In HUMN 4003, you had the opportunity to develop a basic logic model (Week 4) for a case study you selected based on the guidelines from Chapter 8 in the course text, Measuring Effectiveness of Human Services Delivery. Use this model to consider any insights you had or conclusions you drew as a result of developing it. Review the logic model you developed and revise it based on the information you learned about the case study agency you selected. The cases used are listed below. Review the Instructor's feedback from this Assignment, and revise the document as necessary based on the information that you learned about the case study agency you selected.
A logic model is a graphic representation of how a program is supposed to work. It describes the relationship between a program's inputs, process (activities), outputs, outcomes, and impact. Logic models are a good, common-sense way to clarify and explain a program. In developing a logic model, here are some guidelines:
Logic model development is a collaborative task, drawing on the input of multiple stakeholders with different perspectives on a program.
A logic model should be logical. All of the links should make sense and be possible, not unrealistic. Links should be supported by research, examples from other programs, or previous experience with the population.
A logic model should be complete, with no dead-ends. Starting with inputs, you should be able to follow every possible path and wind up at impact. Starting with each of the outcomes, you should be able to track back to an initial input.
A logic model should be a living document that you revisit and revise as the program changes and matures over time.
I am attaching (in Doc Sharing) a power point presentation that I prepared on logic models. I am also including a logic model flow sheet that you can adapt (if interested) for your assignments. This is the graphic representation of a Logic Model (Template in Doc Sharing). A graphic is required, but you have the choice to use a different format.
Attachment:- Required Readings.rar