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PM003 Assessment Submission (Attempt 1)

 

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PM003 Rubric feedback:

There are several learning objectives that need improvement.  I have provided feedback above.  Most student strive to pass the PM002 before attempting PM003.  

Dr. Dyett Criteria Learning Objective 1.1: Compare various approaches to managing projects.:

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

3

Student provides a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences between two different approaches for managing projects.

There are one or two minor details missing.

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Learning Objective 1.2: Describe the process for planning and managing a project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete recommendation with vague or missing details for the approach for managing a case study project and why that approach is appropriate.

Additional Comments:  This is not the correct methodology for this project.

Learning Objective 2.1: Articulate the roles and responsibilities of the project stakeholders.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete table with vague or missing details of the names and titles of fewer than five project team members/ stakeholders and with one or more tasks assigned to each team member/ stakeholder.

Additional Comments:  You must include "R", "A", "C", and "I" in your matrix.

Learning Objective 2.2: List the communications needs for the project stakeholders.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of the methods that will be used to communicate with project team members/ stakeholders who are to be consulted or informed about the project.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

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Learning Objective 3.1: Describe the scope of work required for each of four phases in a case study project.:

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

3

Student provides a detailed description of the scope of work required for each of the four phases of a case study project.

There are one or two minor details missing.

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Learning Objective 3.2: Describe the deliverables from each of four phases of a case study project.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of the expected deliverables from each of the four phases of a case study project.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

Additional Comments:

Learning Objective 4.1: Use decomposition as a technique to depict the total scope of a project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete WBS with vague or missing details of the levels and deliverables from each of the four phases in a case study project.

Additional Comments:  The WBS is a graphical representation of the scope of work.  Refer to the reading material about what it should look like.

Learning Objective 4.2: Explain the purpose and importance of a Work Breakdown Structure.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of the use and purpose of a WBS and why it is an important project management tool.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

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Learning Objective 5.1: Construct a Gantt chart for a case study project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete Gantt chart with vague or missing details of these components: Task Name, Start Date, End Date, Duration, and Predecessors; and of the critical path.

Additional Comments:  Your Gantt chart needs to contain all the elements listed above.

Learning Objective 5.2: Construct a Network Diagram for a case study project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete Network Diagram with vague or missing details of these components: Task Name, Start Date, End Date, Duration, and Predecessors; and of the critical path.

Additional Comments:  This is not a correct Network Diagram. Review the material and ask questions if needed.

Learning Objective 5.3: Describe tools or techniques that can be used to estimate activity durations:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of one qualitative and one quantitative tool or technique that can be used to estimate activity durations.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

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Learning Objective 6.1: Estimate the costs for each of four phases for a case study construction project.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides an estimate with some details of the costs for all activities for each of the four phases in a case study project.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

Additional Comments:

Learning Objective 6.2: Explain the estimating techniques used to develop a project budget.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides an explanation with some details of two qualitative and two quantitative techniques that can be used to develop project cost estimates.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

Additional Comments:

Learning Objective 7.1: Describe risks associated with the scope, schedule, and cost of a case study project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of fewer than two risks each associated with the scope, schedule, and cost of a case study project.

Additional Comments:  To pass this learning objective you need to provide 2 scope risks, 2 schedule risks, and 2 cost risks.

Learning Objective 7.2: Describe a risk response strategy for each of the risks associated with a case study project.:

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

1

Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of a risk response strategy for fewer than two risks associated with the scope, schedule, and cost of a case study project.

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Learning Objective 7.3: Explain the difference between quality assurance and quality control.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a comparison with some details of the similarities and differences between quality assurance and quality control.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

Additional Comments:

Learning Objective 7.4: Describe the quality requirements for a case study project.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of three quality requirements for a case study project.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

Additional Comments:

Learning Objective 7.5: Describe a plan for managing quality for a case study project.:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Student provides a description with some details of strategies for managing quality for three quality requirements for a case study project.

Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.

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Professional Skills Assessment Written Communication WC 1.1 - Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics:

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

3

Grammar, spelling, and mechanics reflect a high level of accuracy in standard American English and enhance readability.

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Written Communication WC 1.2 - Organize writing to enhance clarity:

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

3

Writing is consistently well organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are used effectively to enhance clarity, cohesion, and flow.

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Written Communication WC 1.3 - Apply APA style to written work:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving PS 5.1 - Analyze assumptions and fallacies:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.

Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving PS 5.2 - Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving PS 5.3 - Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving PS 5.4 - Use problem-solving skills:

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

2

Response presents solutions that are practical and work in addressing the specific problem.

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