Open AccessWriting "SMMART" Objectives
Author(s) -
Lisa A. Guion,
Eboni J. Baugh,
Jade Vanessa Marcus
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-fy824-2006
Subject(s) - extension (predicate logic) , computer science , foundation (evidence) , engineering management , engineering , political science , programming language , law
Setting SMMART objectives allows Extension educators to accomplish a number of tasks. It allows for efficient evaluation of programs by determining target audience, realistic expected outcomes, timeframe, measurement criteria, etc. These objectives serve as a foundation for determining program success and effectiveness. Creating SMMART objectives is a vital step in program planning for Extension professionals. This document is FCS6016, one of a series of the Family,Youth and Community Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 23, 2006.