Logic modeling, the process that explicates how programs are constructed and theorized to bring about change, is considered to be standard evaluation practice. However, logic modeling is often experienced as a transactional, jargon-laden, discrete task undertaken to produce a document to comply with the expectations of an external entity, the consequences of which have minimal or even negative influence on the quality of program evaluation. This article presents the Logic Modeling Theory of Action Framework (LMTAF) which elucidates needs, resources, and central activities of logic modeling, and describes its potential evaluation-related benefits. The LMTAF situates evaluators as the primary intended users of logic modeling, and logic modeling as a fundamental element of each stage of a program evaluation life cycle. We aim to reassert the value of logic modeling for evaluation and provide evaluation practitioners a useful touchstone for reflective practice and future action.

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回收评估逻辑建模：行动框架理论

逻辑建模是解释程序如何构建和理论化以带来变革的过程，被认为是标准的评估实践。然而，逻辑建模通常被认为是一项事务性的、充满术语的离散任务，旨在生成符合外部实体期望的文档，其后果对程序评估的质量影响很小甚至是负面影响。本文介绍了逻辑建模行动理论框架 (LMTAF)，它阐明了逻辑建模的需求、资源和中心活动，并描述了其与评估相关的潜在好处。LMTAF 将评估者定位为逻辑建模的主要目标用户，并将逻辑建模定位为程序评估生命周期每个阶段的基本要素。我们的目标是重申评估逻辑建模的价值，并为评估从业者提供反思实践和未来行动的有用试金石。