Fictional Journal of Methodological Framework Design for Scientific and Engineering Research Programmes

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How to Design a Well-Structured Plan Using

Logical Framework Step-by-Step Sequentially,
Systematically, and Methodologically
Muhammad Hafizhurrahman

Civil Engineering Department, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia

E-mail: mhafizhurrahman@gmail.com

Published 22 January 2021

Abstract
This paper sequentially examines (1) the definition of logical framework, (2) the benefits of
using logical framework in a project, and (3) how to design a logical framework. Logical
framework is defined as a logically coherential and consistent step-by-step processes to reach
out the purposes. Applying logical framework in the planning of project would make that
project in a very clear state, because we can see the harmony of all activities towards the project
purposes. When all the activities are in line towards the purposes, this would make us easier to
monitor and evaluate if something do not work out. In this study, we will use input-process-
output model (that is usually called as IPO model) as our logical framework.

Keywords: logical framework, sequential, systematical, methodological, consistent, purposes

1. Definition of Logical Framework

Logical framework is a logically coherential and consistent
step-by-step processes to reach out the purposes. It mapped
out all of the activities towards our purposes in a sequential,
systematical, and methodological steps. Logical framework
are commonly used in planning a project or programme.

2. Benefits of Logical Framework

When we apply logical framework in project or programme
planning, it would make the project or programme in a very
clear state, because we can see the harmony of our activities
towards our project purposes. Since all the activities are in line
towards the purposes, this would make us easier to monitor
and evaluate if something do not work out.
3. How to Design Logical Framework
In this study, we will use input-process-output model (that
is usually called as IPO model) as our logical framework.
Figure 1. Logical framework using input-process-output (IPO) model.
As shown in figure 1, a logical framework that used input-
process-output (IPO) model as its basis consists of 4 aspects
that are represented by 4 columns: column 1 for the purpose,
column 2 for the input, column 3 for the process, and column
4 for the output. Purpose is something that we want to achieve.
Input is something that we put on a certain process. Process is
series of acts that generate input and produce output as the

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result. Output is the product of a process. Basic framework for Step 3:

IPO model as logical framework can be seen on figure 2.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Figure 5. Put the process according to our output in column 3.

Figure 2. Basic framework for IPO model as logical framework. Step 4:

Step-by-step on designing a logical framework in planning

a project or programme are explained sequentially as shown
in figure 3, figure 4, figure 5, and figure 6..

Step 1:

Figure 6. Put the input according to our process in column 2.

Figure 3. Put our purpose in column 1.

Step 2:

Figure 4. Put the output according to our purpose in column 4.