Problem. A statement referring to a current condition perceived as

harmful to a client system. A comprehensive description of the

environment, resources, characteristics, behaviors, attitudes, or

attributes which are problematic.

Goal. A statement describing a future condition perceived as

desirable and feasible and that will solve or ameliorate the stated

problem.

Objectives. A series of statements that describe steps that must be

accomplished if the goal is to be achieved. They are components of

the goal and are more limited in scope, less abstract, more concrete,

and thus measurable.

Inputs/Resources. A series of statements that list all the things,

tangible and intangible, needed to accomplish the objectives.

Methods. A series of statements that list all the processes applied to

the resources to produce the desired result(s) and outcomes.

Results and Outcomes. The short term and the long term effects of

applying the specified processes to the inputs/resources identified.

Results can (and should) be measured as the client/client system exits

the program; outcomes can only be measured by following the client

for a specified period of time.