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标题：Refining Theories of Change
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作者：Lovely Dhillon ; Sara Vaca
期刊名称：Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation
印刷版ISSN：1556-8180
出版年度：2018
卷号：14
期号：30
页码：64-87
语种：English
出版社：The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University
摘要：Despite the disparities in how they are defined and what elements are included, most Theories of Change remain consistent in one way – their visual format. Typically, Theories of Change are presented as a one-page visual in a flowchart style with lines and boxes of uniform size. In addition, Theories of Change are often created as stand-alone tools that are rarely linked effectively to other organizational tools. Purpose: The authors: (1) propose the essential elements that contribute to robust Theories of Change and clarify the characteristics that distinguish Theories of Change from other organizational tools and formats; (2) suggest additional elements for inclusion in the Theory of Change; (3) present graphic alternatives that allow for an evolution in representing their complexity and depth; and (4) provide ways to link Theories of Change to other organizational tools to increase organizational alignment, efficiency, and, most importantly, impact. Research Design: NA Data Collection and Analysis: NA Setting: NA Intervention: NA Findings: NA.
关键词：theories of change;logic models;evaluation;causal strands;mechanisms;assumptions;hypothesis;data visualization;organizational tools;innovation