There can be many reasons that a proposal is not funded, but a common issue stems from a narrative that does not offer a solid, well-ordered, logical and convincing argument for the significance of the proposed research. Logic models can be used to not only strengthen proposal resubmissions but can be an invaluable aspect of new proposal development.
Logic models provide a graphical representation that describes how the work conducted will lead to the results you want to achieve—immediately, intermediately and in the long-term. These models allow you to test whether what you propose “makes sense” from a logical perspective as well provide a framework for designing the research and measuring success.
This presentation included an overview of logic models, a review of logic model templates and guidance on how to create a logic model as well as examples.
This presentation included an overview of logic models, a review of logic model templates and guidance on how to create a logic model as well as examples.
Presenters
Karen Bruns
Assistant Director, OSU Extension
College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science
- Using Logic Models to Build Better Lives, Stronger Communities Presentation Slides
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- Video of presentation
(YouTube)
Belinda Gimbert
Associate Professor, Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
Becky Parker
Senior Project Manager, CETE
College of Education and Human Ecology
- Using Logic Modeling for Program Planning and Evaluation.pdf Gimbert
- Logic Model for Project m-NET
(PDF)
- Video of presentation
(YouTube)
Jerry D’Agostino
Professor, Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
Emily Rodgers
Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning
College of Education and Human Ecology
- US Department of Education Investing in Innovation (i3) Logic Model for the Implementation of Reading Recovery
(PDF)
- US Department of Education Investing in Innovation (i3) Logic Model for the Scale-Up of Reading Recovery
(PDF)
- Video of presentation
(YouTube)
Mihaiela Gugiu
Senior Research Associate, Crane Center for Early Childhood
College of Education and Human Ecology
Ian Wilkinson
Professor, Teaching and Learning
College of Education and Human Ecology
- Promoting High-Level Reading Comprehension with Quality Talk Presentation Slides
(PDF)
- Video of presentation
(YouTube)
Additional Resources
- Generic Logic Model for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Project Reporting
(PDF)
. - W. K. Kellogg Foundation. (2004). Logic model development guide. Battle Creek, MI: W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
- W. K. Kellogg Foundation. (2004). Evaluation handbook. Battle Creek, MI: W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
- Models for Promoting Community Health and Development.
