*The topic chosen is Youth Mentoring and Academic Support Programs *

You will create a logic model for your selected program, showing the connections between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes. This helps you clarify program goals and evaluation focus. Your model will serve as a visual roadmap for later evaluation steps.

Instructions

Review the Program Overview

• Revisit your selected program and gather information on:
• The goals and objectives
• Inputs/resources available
• Activities performed
• Services provided
• Expected results or outcomes

Understand Logic Model Components

• Familiarize yourself with the five standard logic model components:

Component Description Inputs Resources needed (staff, funding, equipment, materials) Activities Program actions (workshops, outreach, services) Outputs Direct products (number of sessions held, participants served) Outcomes Short- and medium-term changes (skills gained, behavior changes)Impact Long-term effects (community health improvements, policy changes)

Draft Each Logic Model Element

• Using your program data:
• Inputs: List human, financial, organizational, and community resources.
• Activities: Identify key services, interventions, or events.
• Outputs: Quantify what will be produced/delivered (e.g., “# of training sessions”).
• Outcomes: Divide into:
• Short-term: Immediate knowledge, skills, awareness changes
• Intermediate: Behavior or practice changes
• Long-term/Impact: Broader community or system-level changes

Create a Visual Logic Model

• Use a visual diagram to map the components in a left-to-right or top-down flow:
• Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact
• Use arrows to show logical connections between the components.
• Options:
• Use a template in Word, PowerPoint, or Google Docs
• Create using tools like Lucid chart, Canva, or hand-drawn and scanned

Analyze and Reflect

• Review your logic model for:
• Logical flow and consistency
• Alignment between activities and expected outcomes
• Gaps or unclear assumptions

Criteria

Your submission will be evaluated on the following:

• Length & Format
• Written explanation: 23 pages (excluding title and reference pages).
• APA 7th edition style (12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with proper citations if references are used).
• Visual Logic Model: May be embedded in the document or submitted as an additional page/file.
• File Type
• Submit as a Word document (.docx) or PDF.
• Required Elements
• Program Overview: Brief summary of the programs purpose, goals, and target population.
• Logic Model Components: Clearly identify inputs, activities, outputs, short-term outcomes, intermediate outcomes, and long-term impact.
• Visual Logic Model Diagram: Clear, organized, and easy to interpret.
• Analysis & Reflection: Written explanation of the logic models alignment, flow, and rationale, including identification of any gaps or assumptions.
• Quality Expectations
• Logical connections between components are clearly explained.
• Outcomes are realistic, measurable, and tied to program activities.
• Visual presentation is neat, professional, and labeled appropriately.
• Writing is organized, clear, and free of grammar or spelling errors.