Program Evaluation Proposal

Ashford 7: – Week 6 – Final Paper

Every organization has learning challenges. What distinguishes the learning organization from a traditional organization is the use of strategic learning/training and performance assessment to overcome these challenges. For the Final Paper, you will place yourself in the role of a workplace educator who is proposing a program evaluation logic model to the leadership team of your organization that will accomplish a task or fix a problem.

Your Program Evaluation Proposal will be prepared using Microsoft Word and formatted according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. It will include the sections outlined below: Title page Learning setting Organizational Mission Statement and Purposes (or Strategic Goals) Program Evaluation Proposal, which includes: Overview Proposed Program Logic Model including: Assumptions (Employee Performance Problem or Issue) Inputs (at least four) Activities (at least four) Outputs (at least four) Outcomes (at least four) Impact (at least four) Use of Evaluation Results Timeline for Evaluation Cycle Conclusion References

For the Program Evaluation Proposal, refer to the Logic Model Development Program Implementation Template found in the appendix of the Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide, Using Logic Models to Bring Together Planning, Evaluation, and Action: Logic Model Development Guide. Item 4b should fit on one to two pages. A narrative should immediately follow item 4b that details and expands on each item found in the Logic Model as well as the remaining sections of the assignment.

Use at least two external sources in addition to the course text. Remember to cite all references according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper: Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must use at least two peer-reviewed articles and the class text as scholarly sources. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.