AHS 6630 Wilmington Women Domestic Violence Reduction Duluth Model Discussion This discussion board will help you prepare for your final project by giving

AHS 6630 Wilmington Women Domestic Violence Reduction Duluth Model Discussion This discussion board will help you prepare for your final project by giving you a chance to learn more about logic models and your organization (see attachment below for more information on the Final Project requirements).

After reviewing the article, About Logic Models (below) and some of the support materials on your logic model builder site, think of a human services issue / program (based on a community need) for which you might develop a logic model and plan. This should be the program and organization that you will be using for your Final Project. Describe the target population of the program. This is the who will “receive” the program and should include the demographics of the target population as well as the service delivery area. Be specific in your description and consider similar demographics who won’t be targeted for your program. For instance, you may have a program which fights homelessness, but whose target population is homeless vets only.

Review the requirements outlined on the Discussion Board Rubric

RESOURCES:
About Logic Models (Links to an external site.)
Our Logic Model Builder – follow steps to create an account (Links to an external site.)
Final Project Assignment & Rubric
Textbook Readings: Chapters 3, 4 and 5 – Outcomes Measurement In The Human Services, 2nd edition (optional)
Quantitative Research (Links to an external site.)
Research Design (Links to an external site.)
Construct Validity (Links to an external site.)
Establishing Cause and Effect (Links to an external site.)
Basic Concepts in Quantitative Research
Threats to Validity of Research Design AHS 6630 Outcomes Measurement Plan & Logic Model Project 2017
PLAN & LOGIC MODEL ASSIGNMENT
What is the assignment?
For this assignment, you will need to select a human services organization: community-based, non-profit, faith-based or
public sector organization. Then, develop, describe, and analyze a logic model (LM) for a specific program/service with a
corresponding performance/outcome measurement plan. The focus of the LM must be a program / intervention that
actively engages the target population of the organization whose outcome is a behavioral and/or change of condition.
You are encouraged to supplement the assignment with supporting documents from the organization. You may also want
to make contact with the organization to align information in the LM.
It is highly recommended to use the website listed below to build your logic model. However, you may use Microsoft
Word (and its chart features) or Excel. When necessary and appropriate, be sure to align items in the logic model so
information can be easily tracked from inputs through impacts. Appendices might include narrative/notes to clarify
specific parts of the model and operational definitions for terms. You should also provide three citations to reference you
selection of logic model style and components (example: the theory of change section should cite resources and include
resources in a reference listing).
How is this assignment related to your future career?
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As a human services professional, you should full understand how to build and evaluate the programs
you are planning to, or have already implemented.
Critical reflection and thinking is a skill which is required in your field. This project allows for practice
of this skill.
The ability to convey the information you have gathered through written, oral and presentation methods
is a critical success factor in today’s multi-media world.
What are the parts of the assignment?
There are two parts to the assignment, which are discussed in detail in the next sections.
1) A written a 5-7 page outcomes measurement plan paper. Be sure to use in APA 6 style including a cover
sheet and reference page in addition to your 5-7 pages
2.) A completed logic model
How much is this assignment worth?
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22% of your final grade
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What are the requirements of the Outcome Measurement Plan Paper?
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A concise summary of your performance plan and logistics model
Name and purpose of the organization and program for whom the LM is being developed, including the
mission / vision of the organization.
The specific target population and service delivery area for the program.
The theory of change for the strategies / programs / interventions being proposed. This is not an opinion;
the theory of change should reflect an evidence-based framework, theory, or model with references /
citations.
Narrative/notes to clarify specific parts of the model and operational definitions for terms.
Cited list of references used for the project – APA formatted. You should provide three citations to
reference to support components of your logic model (examples: support for the theory of change,
examples of strategies, resources for outcomes and indicators, etc.)
A minimum of 5-7 pages of text
APA style cover sheet
APA style reference page
• You should also provide a total of 6 citations including: 2 scholarly journal articles to reference you
selection of logic model style and components (example: the theory of change section should cite
resources and include resources in a reference listing, 2 credible online sources and 2 additional
scholarly journal articles which support your paper
What are the requirements of the Logic Model?
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Create a logic model which you would use in your performance/outcome measurement plan
Use http://cyfernetsearch.org/ to build your logic model
Submit a PDF of your logic model along with your final paper
RUBRIC FOR OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT PLAN & LOGIC MODEL PROJECT
AHS 6630 Outcomes Measurement Plan & Logic Model Project 2017
GRADING CRITERIA
OUTCOMES ASSESMENT ASSIGNMENT
UNSATISFACTORY
1.0
MARGINAL
2.0
SATISFACTORY
3.0
GOOD
4.0
EXEMPLARY
5.0
PAPER ORGANIZATION
1. The outcomes
measurement
plan is clearly
defined so that
the reader
understands the
purpose of the
RQ.
The outcomes
measurement plan
does not describe or
identify strategic
impact indicators.
The plan also does not
include the
measurements needed
to adequately assess
the impact indicators
to successfully
evaluate the program.
The outcomes
measurement
plan is difficult
to understand;
or does not
address a
problem.
The outcomes
measurement plan
somewhat
describes or
identifies strategic
impact indicators.
The plan also
somewhat includes
the measurements
needed to assess
the impact
indicators to
successfully
evaluate the
program.
The outcomes
measurement
plan is written
in a way in
which readers
may have
questions
about the
nature of the
problem.
The outcomes
measurement
plan describes
and identifies
strategic impact
indicators. The
plan also
includes the
measurements
needed to
adequately
assess the impact
indicators to
successfully
evaluate the
program.
2.Brief
background of
the program
and problem is
provided.
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Background of
the program
and problem
leaves readers
with more
questions than
an
understanding
of the problem.
Background of the
program and
problem may
ramble; sources are
cited.
Background
of the
program and
problem is
concisely
provided and
expert sources
are cited, but
could be
clearer to the
reader.
Brief, but
thorough,
background of
the program and
problem is
provided and
expert sources
are cited.
3.Students will
be able to build
an appropriate
logic model
The logic model does
not identify and
analyze a specific
program at a
community-based non
profit or public sector
organization. The
logic model is missing
or does not include:
Develops a
vague logic
model.
Identifies few
key concepts,
synonyms, or
related terms
that describe
the
The logic model
somewhat
identifies and
analyzes a specific
program at a
community-based
non profit or public
sector
organization. The
logic model
Develops a
solid logic
model. Key
concepts and
information
could be more
thoroughly
explored.
The logic model
adequately
identifies and
analyzes a
specific program
at a communitybased non profit
or public sector
organization.
YOUR
POINTS
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the mission, the
customers, the need
for the program, a
theory of change, and
a vision for success for
the
information
needed.
somewhat
discusses the
mission, the
customers, the
need for the
program, a theory
of change, and a
vision for success
for the program.
The logic model
somewhat includes
an analysis of the
inputs, activities,
outputs, outcomes,
and impact of the
program.
4..Opinions: the
student refrains
from offering
opinions and
sticks to using
cited expert
opinion to
support the
statements in
the paper.
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Opinions and
judgments are
included that
are not
warranted;
very few
citations are
offered.
Most statements in
the paper are based
on facts, examples,
statistics, or expert
opinion and
appropriately cited
with only 1-3
exceptions.
Opinions are
not offered,
main ideas are
succinctly
summarized
without
including too
much specific
detail
Exceeds the
expectations
stated in these
criteria.
5.Organization
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Some
transition with
poor paragraph
structure and
some evidence
of planning
Smooth transition
between paragraph
with adequate
structure and
sequencing of
ideas.
A total of only 3
citations and/or
missing the required
scholarly article
components.
A total of only
4 citations
and/or missing
the required
scholarly
article
components.
A total of only 5
citations and/or
missing the
required scholarly
article components.
Developed
paragraphs.
Sequencing
enhances
ideas and
meaning of a
central theme.
A total of
only 6
citations
and/or
missing the
required
scholarly
article
components.
Well developed
paragraphs.
Sequencing
enhances ideas
and meaning.
Ideas focused on
central theme.
A total of 6
citations
including: 2
scholarly journal
articles to
support your
components
(example: the
theory of
change) 2
credible online
sources and 2
additional
scholarly journal
articles which
6.Cited Works
The logic model
includes: the
mission, the
customers, the
need for the
program, a
theory of change,
and a vision for
success for the
program. The
logic model
includes an
analysis of the
inputs, activities,
outputs,
outcomes, and
impact of the
program.
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support your
paper
6..Development
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Few idea
address central
theme. Ideas
ramble and are
difficult to
identify.
Central theme is
somewhat matched
to the topic, most
ideas explore the
central theme,
clear and unified.
Central theme
is matched to
the topic,
most ideas
explore the
central theme,
clear and
unified.
Ideas focus on
the central
theme. All ideas
are clearly
presented and
unified.
COVENTIONS & APA STYLE FORMATTING
7.Correctly
formatted APAstyle including
the correct use
of a cover sheet,
12 point font,
margins all
around, funning
head and
headings and
reference sheet
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Several errors
in:
-cover page
-in text
citations
-reference
page
-general
format
5-4 errors
-cover page
-in text citations
-reference page
-general format
3-2 errors
-cover page
-in text
citations
-reference
page
-general
format
Exceeds these
criteria by
completely
meeting ALL of
these
requirements
with NO
exception!
8.Number of
citations
Provided less than 3
citations, but misses
one or more of the
following: 2 scholarly
journal articles to
reference you selection
of logic model style
and components
(example: the theory
of change), 2 credible
online sources and 2
additional scholarly
journal articles
Provided 3 or
more
citations, but
misses one or
more of the
following: 2
scholarly
journal articles
to reference
you selection
of logic model
style and
components
(example: the
theory of
change), 2
credible online
sources and 2
additional
scholarly
journal articles
Provided 4 or more
citations, but
misses one or more
of the following: 2
scholarly journal
articles to
reference you
selection of logic
model style and
components
(example: the
theory of change),
2 credible online
sources and 2
additional
scholarly journal
articles
Provided 5 or
more
citations, but
misses one or
more of the
following: 2
scholarly
journal
articles to
reference you
selection of
logic model
style and
components
(example: the
theory of
change), 2
credible
online sources
and 2
additional
scholarly
journal
articles
Provided a total
of 6 citations
including: 2
scholarly journal
articles to
reference you
selection of logic
model style and
components
(example: the
theory of
change), 2
credible online
sources and 2
additional
scholarly journal
articles which
support your
paper
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9. Uses
correctly
formatted
citations
throughout the
paper
Fails to meet these
criteria by obvious
disregard for the
expectations stated in
the criteria.
Paper indicates
that additional
work is
required by the
student to gain
an
understanding
of citations.
Most of the
citations are
correctly
formatted; may
have -3-5errors.
Meets most of
these criteria
with minor
citation
related errors
Exceeds these
criteria by
completely
meeting ALL of
these
requirements
with NO
exception!
10. Fewer than
10 mechanics,
spelling, usage,
grammar or
punctuation
errors
Exceeds 10
grammatical and/or
punctuation errors.
8-5 errors
-sentence
structure
capitalization
-grammar
4-3 errors
-sentence
structure
-capitalization
-grammar
2-1errors
-sentence
structure
-capitalization
-grammar
No errors
whatsoever!
RAW SCORE

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