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Outcomes, like activities, are often written more generally in the logic model (e.g. increase knowledge of
STIs and their consequences, improve condom use skills, increase intentions to abstain from sex, decrease
rates of unprotected sex), and written more specifically as outcome objectives in the narrative. Outcomes
objectives should also be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-phased):
Sample Outcome Objectives
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By the end of the project, of the 500 youth participants, 80% (250) will indicate an 80% increase in
knowledge regarding where to access reproductive health services, as measured by pre-post surveys.
On the 2012 state YRBS, 90% of middle school respondents will report they have not engaged in sex.
By June 30, 2012, 95% of 8th grade students who receive the HIV-prevention curriculum will report an
increase their assertive communication skills on a post-survey.
By June 28, 2012, increase (from 2 to 10) the number of community health centers that have
implemented X curriculum to adolescents in their community. (There are currently 15 community health
centers in the state.)
At the end of year 1 of the project, 80% of 100 educators trained will report they feel comfortable
implementing X curriculum.
Narrative Description:
Once a model is created, confirm that the model is ‘logical.’ Check this by conducting the ‘if-then’ test. Ask,
“If we use all our resources/inputs and do these activities, then will we achieve our short-term outcomes? If
we achieve our short-term outcomes and continue our activities then should we achieve all our intermediate
outcomes?” For each activity, ask why it is being done and if it is absolutely necessary. Make sure there are
no logical gaps – that all required inputs and activities are included.
Finally, explain the logic model in a narrative. A logic model should convey its information on a single page.
It is intended to be a quick snapshot. The narrative provides the detail including the process and outcome
objectives discussed above. It also describes how inputs and activities will lead to intended outcomes. It
often lays out the theory of change.
Logic Model Resources and References
BDI Logic Model Online Course: http://www.etr.org/recapp/logicmodelcourse/index.htm
BDI Logic Model Document (D. Kirby): http://www.etr.org/recapp/documents/BDILOGICMODEL20030924.pdf
California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center: Youth Social Marketing Tool Kit (Goals and Objectives):
http://www.stdhivtraining.org/YSMT_goals.html
Centers for Disease Control Division of Oral Health Workbook – Logic Models:
http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/state_programs/pdf/logic_models.pdf
Centers for Disease Control. Tutorials and Briefs:
Index to Briefs and Tutorials: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/evaluation/resources.htm
Logic Model Tutorial: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dashoet/logic_model/index.html
Writing Good Goals Tutorial: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dashoet/writing_good_goals/menu.html
Evaluation Brief No.3A, 2008: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief3a.pdf
Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide:
http://www.wkkf.org/knowledge-center/resources/2010/Logic-Model-Development-Guide.aspx
University of Wisconsin Extension, Logic Model Course and Resources:
Logic Model Course: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/lmcourse/
Logic Model Training Guide: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/lmguidecomplete.pdf
Logic Model Resources: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/evallogicmodel.html