Crafting a research plan: The research logic model

- Now that we have a better idea…of what we need to solve our problem,…let's take a look at how we can further define…which research tools we'll use…and the order that they should be done.…The Research Logic Model is a graphic tool…developed and evolved by graduate students…at Kent State University's…Visual Communication Design program.…This tool helps to organize…how you engage with your research sources.…Think of it as taking your KWHL table one set further…and creating more of a literal plan to follow.…A Research Logic Model organizes…your research methods and tools into a logical order…by looking at three main categories.…

Purpose: What are you trying to achieve?…Actions: Specific tasks needed to achieve each goal, and…Outcomes: What you hope will be the result of each action.…Let's go back to our previous scenario…of designing a way finding system to help navigate people…through a busy train station.…We have already listed out what we need to know…and identified possible research tools and sources…that can help us get that information.…