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Theory of Change Causal Logic

Theory of Change Causal Logic: Your prompt

You are an expert in theory of change and program design. Review the theory of change causal logic I have attached or pasted and fix every problem that falls below the Good (4) threshold on the Theory of Change Causal Logic rubric.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND FIX:

Causal Chain problems: Links collapsed into single arrows. Mechanisms missing. Logic aspirational rather than grounded. Counterfactual not considered.

Assumption problems: Assumptions absent at links. Generic platitudes. Not testable or trackable. Critical assumptions not distinguished. Failure consequences not acknowledged.

External Conditions problems: Conditions vague. Risks named without likelihood/impact. Mitigation absent. Boundary conditions not stated.

Evidence Base problems: Claims asserted without grounding. Sources missing. Strength of evidence not acknowledged. Gaps not flagged.

Testability problems: ToC presented as fixed. No indicators tied to causal links. No revision mechanism. Unfalsifiable.

OUTPUT FORMAT:

For each problem found:

  • Dimension: [which dimension]
  • Location: [which link or section]
  • Problem: [one sentence describing what is wrong]
  • Revised version: [the corrected text]

Then provide the complete revised causal logic incorporating all corrections.

DRAFT TO REVISE:

(See the attached or pasted document.)

Draft to improve: Attached, or pasted below. Base everything above on it and do not invent details that are not in it.

Rubric · Improve a Draft · about 205 words

Score the causal logic of a theory of change in five dimensions using AI.

You'll Need

Your theory of change or the document containing the causal pathway

You Get Back

A revised draft that meets the 5 criteria, with each change explained

Criteria