CDC EVALUATION WORKING GROUP
Revision: August 24, 1999
Selected Bibliography:
Logic Models in Program Evaluation
Administration on Children Youth and Families (1995). The program manager’s guide to
evaluation. Washington, DC, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
Alter, C. and M. Egan (1997). “Logic modeling: a tool for teaching critical thinking in social
work practice.” Journal of Social Work Education 33(1).
Alter, C. and S. Murty (1997). “Logic modeling: a tool for teaching practice evaluation.” Journal
of Social Work Education 33(1).
American Cancer Society (1998). Stating outcomes for American Cancer Society programs: a
handbook for volunteers and staff. Atlanta, GA, American Cancer Society.
Barley, Z. A., C. Phillips, et al. (1998). Decoding the theory from program materials.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Bell, J., J. McLaughlin, et al (1998). Measuring program outcomes: does it change anything?
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Brock, T. (1998). Overview of the evaluation of the community partnerships for cultural
participation initiative. American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Chen, H. T. (1990). Theory driven evaluations. Newbury Park, CA, Sage Publications.
Chen, H. T. and P. Rossi (1983). “Evaluating with sense: the theory-driven approach.”
Evaluation Review 7(3): 283-302.
Coffman, J. (1998). Building evaluation capacity: what does it mean and what is our role?
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Coffman, J. (1999). Learning from logic models: an example of family/school partnership
program. Cambridge, MA, Harvard Family Research Project.
Collins, J., D. Rugg, et al. (1996). “Evaluating a national program of school-based HIV
prevention.” Evaluation and Program Planning 19(3): 209-218.
Connell, J. and A. Kubisch (1996). Applying a theories of change approach to the evaluation of
comprehensive community initiatives: progress, prospects, and problems. New York, NY,
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Aspin Institute, Roundtable on Comprehensive Community Initiatives for Children and Families.
Corbeil, R. (1986). Logic and logic models. Evaluation newsletter. Ottawa, Office of the
Comptroller General of Canada. September.
Dwyer, J. (1996). “Applying program logic model in program planning and evaluation.”
Public Health and Epidemiology Report Ontario 7(2): 38-46.
Edwards, D. E. (1995) “A community approach for Native American drug and alcohol
prevention programs: a logic model framework.” Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 13(2): 43-62.
Framst, G. (1995). “Application of program logic model to agricultural technology transfer
programs.” Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation 10: 123-132
Francis, K. A. (1998). Understanding your theory and strategy in order to develop practical and
useful outcomes and indicators. American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Freddolino, P. (1998). Michigan safe and drug-free schools and communities: evaluation
Training workshop, phase 1. Okemos, MI, Michigan Public Health Institute.
Freddolino, P. (1998). Michigan safe and drug-free schools and communities: evaluation
Training workshop, phase 2. Okemos, MI, Michigan Public Health Institute.
Freddolino, P. P., M. Naegeli, et al. (1998). It’s a great idea, but….Barriers to the use of
Program logic models in the real world of program activities. American Evaluation Association
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Funnell, S. (1997). “Program logic: an adaptable tool for designing and evaluating programs.”
Evaluation News and Comment 6(1): 5-12.
Gill, S. J., R. A. Millett, et al. (1998). Program logic model: a tool for evaluating social change.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Goodman, R. M., F. C. Wheeler, et al. (1995). “Evaluation of the Heart to Heart project: lessons
from a community-based chronic disease prevention project.” American Journal of Health
Promotion 9(6): 443-455.
Hermann, J. A. (1996). Using logic models to strengthen service program development: an
example of antipoverty programs for at-risk youth. Sociological Practice Association Annual
Meeting, Arlington, VA.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Hermann, J. A. (1997). Using logic models to analyze multisite qualitative data. American
Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Ince, R. (1994). “DIY evaluation and program logic.” Evaluation Journal of Australasia 6(8):
56-60.
Jordan, G. B. and J. Mortensen (1997). “Measuring the performance of research and technology
programs: a balanced scorecard approach.” Journal of Technology Transfer 22(2).
Julian, D. (1997). “The utilization of the logic model as a system level planning and evaluation
device.” Evaluation and Program Planning 20(3): 251-257.
Julian, D. A., A. Jones, et al. (1995). “Open systems evaluation and the logic model: program
planning and evaluation tools.” Evaluation and Program Planning 18: 333-341.
Lenne, B. (1987). Describing program logic. Program Evaluation Bulletin. Sydney, Australia,
New South Wales Public Service Board. 2.
Love, A. J., Ed. (1995). Evaluation methods sourcebook II. Ottawa, Canadian Evaluation
Society.
Mabry, L. and S. Baik (1998). Ideological and structural logic models. American Evaluation
Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Macro International Inc (1995). Introduction to program evaluation for OPPE planning and
evaluation contacts and staff. Atlanta, GA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mattessich, P. and B. Monsey (1998). Stating outcomes for American Cancer Society programs:
a handbook for volunteers and staff. Atlanta, GA, American Cancer Society.
Mayeske, G. W. (1994). Life cycle program management and evaluation: an heuristic approach.
Washington, DC, USDA.
McEwan, K. L. and D. A. Bigelow (1997). “Using a logic model to focus health services on
population health goals.” Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation 12(1): 167-174.
McLaughlin, J. A. and J. B. Jordan (1999). “Logic models: a tool for telling your program’s
performance story.” Evaluation and Program Planning 22(1): 65-72.
Milligan, S., C. Coulton, et al. (1996). Implementing a theories of change evaluation in
Cleveland Community Building Initiative. Cleveland, OH, Center on Urban Poverty and Social
Change.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Montague, S. (1997). “Evaluators and performance measurement: bringing the logic model to the
manager.” Canadian Evaluation Society Newsletter 17(12): 1-2.
Moyer, A., H. Verhovsek, et al. (1997), “Facilitating the shift to population-based public health
programs: innovation through the use of framework and logic model tools.” Canadian Journal of
Public Health 88(2): 95-98.
Peterson, J. L., J. J. Card, et al. (1994). “Evaluating teenager pregnancy prevention and other
social programs: ten stages of program assessment.” Family Planning Perspectives 26(3): 116131.
Piontek, M. E. and C. Osburn (1998). Conceptualizing cluster evaluation: using teleconferences
and focus groups to evaluate a community-based leadership cluster. American Evaluation
Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Poreteous, N. L., B. J. Sheldrick, et al. (1997). Program evaluation tool kit; a blueprint for public
health management. Ottawa, Canada, Public Health Research, Education, and Development
Program, Ottawa-Carleton Health Department.
Practical Concepts Incorporated (1971). The logical framework: approach and training materials
developed for the US Agency for International Development. Washington, DC.
Rogers, P. J. (1998). Alternative causal models in program theory evaluation and monitoring.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Rugg, D., J. Buehler, et al. (1999). “Evaluating HIV prevention: a framework for national, state,
and local levels.” American Journal of Evaluation 20(1): 35-36
Rush, B. and A. Ogbourne (1991). “Program logic models: expanding their role and structure for
program planning and evaluation.” Canadian Journal Program Evaluation 6: 95-106.
Sartorius, R. (1991). “The logical framework approach to project design and management.”
Evaluation Practice 12(2): 139-147.
Sartorius, R. (1996). “The third generation logical framework.” European Journal of Agricultural
Extension (March).
Sartorius, R. (1998). Participatory monitoring and evaluation systems: improving program
performance while building capacity of partner institutions. American Evaluation Association
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Smith, M. (1989). Evaluability assessment: a practical approach. Boston, Kluwer Academic.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Solem, R. R. (1987). The logical framework approach to project design, review, and evaluation
in AID: genesis, impact problems, and opportunities. Washington, DC USAID: Center for
Development Information and Evaluation.
Stufflebeam, D. L. and A. J. Shinkfield (1985). Systematic Evaluation. Hingham, MA, Kluwer
Academic Publishers.
Tabori, J. R. and J. A. Hermann (1997). Logic models: a brief introduction. Sociological Practice
Association Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.
The Evaluation Forum (1998). A guide to culturally appropriate outcome measurement. Seattle,
WA, United Way of King County.
The Health Communication Unit (1997). Evaluating health promotion programs. Toronto,
Ontario, The Center for Health Promotion, University of Toronto.
Torvatn, H. (1999). “Using program theory models in evaluation of industrial modernization
programs: three case studies.” Evaluation and Program Planning. 22(1): 73-82.
United Way of America (1996). Measuring program outcomes: a practical approach. Alexandria,
VA, United Way of America.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1998). Leaders against family violence: a fictionalized account of a
W. K. Kellogg Foundation-sponsored cluster evaluation. Battle Creek, MI, W. K. Kellogg
Foundation.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1998). The W. K. Foundation Evaluation Handbook. Battle Creek,
MI, W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Weiss, C. H. (1995). Nothing as practical as a good theory: exploring theory-based evaluation for
comprehensive community initiatives for families and children. New Approaches to Evaluating
Community Initiatives. J. P. Connell, A. C. Kubisch, L. B. Schorr and C. H. Weiss, New York,
NY, Aspin Institute.
Weiss, C. H. (1997). “How can theory-based evaluation make greater headway?” Evaluation
Review 21(4): 501-524.
Weiss, C. H. (1997). Theory-based evaluation: past, present, and future. Progress and Future
Directions in Evaluation: Perspectives on Theory, Practice, and Methods. D. Rog and D.
Fournier. San Francisco, CA, Jossey-Bass. 76.
Weiss, C. H. (1998). Evaluation. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Wholey, J. S. (1979). Evaluation: promise and performance. Washington, DC, Urban Institute.
Wholey, J. S. (1983). Evaluation and effective public management. Boston, MA, Little Brown.
Wholey, J. S. (1987). Evaluability assessment: developing program theory. Using Program
Theory in Evaluation. L. Bickman. San Francisco, CA, Jossey-Bass. 33.
Wilson, I. B. and P. D. Cleary (1995). “Linking clinical variables with health-related quality of
life.” JAMA 273(1): 59-65.
Wong-Reiger, D. and L. David (1995). Using program logic models to plan and evaluate
education and prevention programs. Evaluation Methods Sourcebook II. A. J. Love. Ottawa,
Ontario, Canadian Evaluation Society.
Wong-Reiger, D. and L. David (1996). A hands-on guide to planning and evaluation. Ottawa,
Canadian Hemophilia Society.
Yin, R. K. (1988). Case study research: design and methods. Newbury Park, CA, Sage
Publications.
Yin, R. K. (1998). The abridged version of case study research: design and method. Handbook of
Applied Social Research Methods. L. Bickman and D. J. Rog. Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage
Publication: 229-260.
American Cancer Society (1998). Stating outcomes for American Cancer Society programs: a
handbook for volunteers and staff. Atlanta, GA, American Cancer Society.
Barley, Z., C. Phillips, et al. (1998). Decoding the theory from program materials.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Bell, J., J. McLaughlin, et al (1998). Measuring program outcomes: does it change anything?
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Brock, T. (1998). Overview of the evaluation of the community partnerships for cultural
participation initiative. American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Chen, H. T. (1990). Theory-driven evaluations. Newbury Park, CA, Sage Publications.
Chen, H. T. and P. Rossi (1983). “Evaluating with sense: the theory-driven approach.”
Evaluation Review 7(3): 283-302.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Coffman, J. (1998). Building evaluation capacity: what does it mean and what is our role?
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
Collins, J., D. Rugg, et al. (1996). “Evaluating a national program of school-based HIV
prevention.” Evaluation and Program Planning 19(3): 209-218.
Connell, J. and A. Kubisch (1996). Applying a theories of change approach to the evaluation of
comprehensive community initiatives: progress, prospects, and problems. New York, NY,
Aspin Institute, Roundtable on Comprehensive Community Initiatives for Children and Families.
Framst, G. (1995). “Application of program logic model to agricultural technology transfer
programs.” Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation 10: 123-132
Francis, K. (1998). Understanding your theory and strategy in order to develop practical and
useful outcomes and indicators. American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Freddolino, P. (1998). Michigan safe and drug-free schools and communities: evaluation
training workshop, phase 1. Okemos, MI, Michigan Public Health Institute.
Freddolino, P. (1998). Michigan safe and drug-free schools and communities: evaluation
training workshop, phase 2. Okemos, MI, Michigan Public Health Institute.
Freddolino, P., M. Naegeli, et al. (1998). It’s a great idea, but….Barriers to the use of
program logic models in the real world of program activities. American Evaluation Association
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Gill, S., R. Millett, et al. (1998). Program logic model: a tool for evaluating social change.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Hermann, J. (1996). Using logic models to strengthen service program development: an example
of antipoverty programs for at-risk youth. Sociological Practice Association Annual Meeting,
Arlington, VA.
Hermann, J. (1997). Using logic models to analyze multisite qualitative data. American
Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Julian, D. (1997). “The utilization of the logic model as a system level planning and evaluation
device.” Evaluation and Program Planning 20(3): 251-257.
Mabry, L. and S. Baik (1998). Ideological and structural logic models. American Evaluation
Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
Macro International I. (1995). Introduction to program evaluation for OPPE planning and
evaluation contacts and staff. Atlanta, GA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Milligan, S., C. Coulton, et al. (1996). Implementing a theories of change evaluation in
Cleveland Community Building Initiative. Cleveland, OH, Center on Urban Poverty and Social
Change.
Peterson, J. L., J. J. Card, et al. (1994). “Evaluating teenager pregnancy prevention and other
social programs: ten states of program assessment.” Family Planning Perspectives 26(3): 116131.
Piontek, M. and C. Osburn (1998). Conceptualizing cluster evaluation: using teleconferences and
focus groups to evaluate a community-based leadership cluster. American Evaluation
Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Poreteous, N. L., B. J. Sheldrick, et al. (1997). Program evaluation tool kit; a blueprint for public
health management. Ottawa, Canada, Public Health Research, Education, and Development
Program, Ottawa-Carleton Health Department.
Rogers, P. (1998). Alternative causal models in program theory evaluation and monitoring.
American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Sartorius, R. (1996). “The third generation logical framework.” European Journal of Agricultural
Extension (March).
Sartorius, R. (1998). Participatory monitoring and evaluation systems: improving program
performance while building capacity of partner institutions. American Evaluation Association
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Stufflebeam, D. and A. Shinkfield (1985). Systematic Evaluation. Hingham, MA, Kluwer
Academic Publishers.
Tabori, J. and J. Hermann (1997). Logic models: a brief introduction. Sociological Practice
Association Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.
Taylor-Powell, E., B. Rossing, et al. (1998) Evaluating collaboratives: reaching the potential.
Madison, WI, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension.
The Evaluation Forum (1998). A guide to culturally appropriate outcome measurement. Seattle,
WA, United Way of King County.
The Health Communication Unit (1997). Evaluating health promotion programs. Toronto,
Ontario, The Center for Health Promotion, University of Toronto.
2. Describe the Program
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Logic Model Bibliography
United Way of America (1996). Measuring program outcomes: a practical approach. Alexandria,
VA United Way of America.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1998). Leaders against family violence: a fictionalized account of a
W. K. Kellogg Foundation-sponsored cluster evaluation. Battle Creek, MI, W. K. Kellogg
Foundation.
W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1998). The W. K. Foundation Evaluation Handbook. Battle Creek
MI, W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
Weiss, C. (1995). Nothing as practical as a good theory: exploring theory-based evaluation for
comprehensive community initiatives for families and children. New Approaches to Evaluating
Community Initiatives. J. P. Connell, A. C. Kubisch, L. B. Schorr and C. H. Weiss, New York,
NY, Aspin Institute.
Weiss, C. (1997). “How can theory-based evaluation make greater headway?” Evaluation
Review 21(4): 501-524.
Wholey, J. (1979). Evaluation: promise and performance. Washington, DC, Urban Institute.
Wilson, I. and P. Cleary (1995). “Linking clinical variables with health-related quality of life.”
JAMA 273(1): 59-65.
2. Describe the Program
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