What general resources are available on logic modeling?
RUSH staff has identified for you their recommended "must reads" on logic modeling based on NIDRR grantees' frequency of requests for a copy of the article and the perceived usefulness of the article. These "must reads" are identified in the SEDL archives at the end of the list below with a symbol of a star 
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Reports, Papers, Web sites and other Tools
Everything you Wanted to Know About Logic Models But Were Afraid to Ask
This paper was funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) under a contract to Insites, a Colorado-based non-profit 501(c)3 orgainization. It addresses situations where a private foundation designs an initiative and award grants to a number of sites to participate inthe initiative in their local setting. The basic ideas are applicable to other situations. (1999)
http://www.insites.org/documents/logmod.htm
Planning for Outcome Evaluations
Planning for Outcome Evaluations is a resource provided by the Child Welfare Information Gateway. This web page provides selected resources on logic model development and a searchable Information Gateway Library. One example of a useful search provided through the library is Evaluation How-to's by Program Type.
http://childwelfare.gov/systemwide/service/improving_practices/planning.cfm
Logic Models in Out-of-School Time Programs: What are They and Why are They Important? (Hamilton & Bronte-Tinkew, 2007).
This research brief from the national research organization Child Trends describes the key components of a logic model, identifies why logic models are useful, and discusses different types of logic models, the formats that they take, and the resources available to programs for creating them.
http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2007_01_05_RB_LogicModels.pdf
Program Development and Evaluation
This Program Development and Evaluation Web site run by University of Wisconsin- Extension provides several resources. Among them are examples of logic models, worksheets for creating a logic model, and presentations on logic models.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/evallogicmodel.html
SEDL Archives
Learn About Logic Models
This link provides a basic introduction to logic modeling.
http://www.researchutilization.org/logicmodel/learn.html
Types of Logic Models
RUSH breaks out four different versions of logic models: Theory Approach Logic Model, Outcomes Approach Logic Model, Activities Approach Logic Model, and Research Performance Logic Models.
http://www.researchutilization.org/logicmodel/types.html
NIDRR Grantee Perceptions About Logic Models
Comments from NIDRR grantees surrounding logic modeling.
http://www.researchutilization.org/logicmodel/perceptions.html
