Scope and Work Breakdown Structure

Overview

Project Scope

A project scope document defines and controls what is and is not included in a project. Scope definition involves dividing major deliverables into smaller, more manageable components. Remember, your scope statement forms the basis for agreement between the project and the project stakeholders by identifying both the project objectives and deliverables. This information can also be used to create a work breakdown structure and project schedule for the project.

Your scope definition should:

· Improve accuracy of cost, duration, and resource estimates.

· Define a baseline for performance measurement and control.

· Facilitate clear assignment of responsibilities.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A work breakdown structure, or WBS, is used to define and integrate all the activities included in the project scope. Remember that there is a one-to-one relationship between the project scope and WBS. All the work included in the scope document should be included in your WBS.

Directions

Create the following two course project planning items. Plan to submit separate documents for each.

· Scope Document: Use the Scope Statement Template found in the Resources to create the scope for your project. Make modifications and add information as needed to the template to ensure the scope statement is exactly as you want it. 

· Work Breakdown Structure: Prepare a WBS for your course project. Remember, you must first break down your project into major work elements, noting who is responsible for each. You must also consider if the work element is concurrently done with another work element, or if it is it in a series and cannot start until the previous element is completed. This activity will start to define your timeline and critical path.

Submission Instructions

Submit the scope and WBS in separate documents. Be sure to attach BOTH of the documents with your assessment submission. This is important to avoid unnecessary use of one of your re-submission attempts to submit a missing part of your assessment. 

Additional Requirements

· Formatting and Font: 12 point Times New Roman font.

· References: Use proper current APA style and formatting when citing and referencing your sources.