rs536: duoji: pm 6000 wk 6

Assignment Overview:

You will be writing a brief essay on the closure and lessons learned process.

Learning Connection:

This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course syllabus:

· Describing administrative project closure tasks

· Describing how to conduct a Lessons Learned and how to work with the results of this process.

In addition to these key learning outcomes, you will also have the opportunity to evidence the following skills through completing this assignment:

· Critical thinking

· Problem solving

· Professional writing

Assignment Instructions:

For this assignment, you are to write a  4 to 5 page long paper describing the key elements of the project closure and lessons learned process.

There are two topics to cover in the paper.

1. Provide an overview of the key elements of the closure process. Be sure to address why these elements are important and necessary. Also, discuss how the main elements of the closure process should be completed.

2. Discuss how one should conduct a lessons learned, including who should be involved, how information might be gathered, and how the results can and should be used in a consistent manner. Be sure to also discuss why it is important to conduct lessons learned. 

Please review the general guidelines below as well as the attached rubric for information on how I will be specifically evaluating your submission.

There is no template provided for this assignment. It is assumed by this point in the course, you are comfortable using a template from a prior assignment (such as week #1's assignment), and modifying it accordingly for this assignment.

Here are some general guidelines for formatting:

· Make appropriate use of title and headers

· Paper should follow APA6 formatting guidelines throughout (cover page, main body of 4 to 5 pages, double spaced, times new roman size 12 font throughout entire document, 1 inch margins, and reference section)

· Paper should cite a minimum of two sources

· Paper should be 4 to 5 pages in length (this is the body of the paper, and it does not include the title page or reference page)

· All Assignment files are due by 11:59 pm ET, Saturday.

· Click on the assignment title above to submit the assignment.

Please note: this assignment is due Saturday. No papers will be accepted after Saturday.

Remember completion of an assignment does not guarantee an 'A'. Please refer to the attached grading rubric as a guide to how the assignment will be assessed.