title: Using objectives as a road map.
abstract: This column reviews the basic principles that should be followed when writing behavioral objectives, including the framework, some examples, the use of a taxonomy, and a discussion of how many is enough.
authors: Villanova University, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors: Lynore D
authors: LD
authors: DeSilets
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006040:Goals; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards