QSO 420 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric Overview

 

QSO 420 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

At this point, you have learned that earned value management (EVM) is best when all the project requirements are known and the planning is done, and it works well for a Waterfall approach. However, many organizations now use an Agile or Hybrid approach. In these approaches, planning is not done upfront for all requirements of the project, but there is a project scope, budget, and deadline for all projects. Therefore, EVM should be used. 

Directions

Utilizing the reading from the course text and two additional scholarly references, write a short paper on how you would apply EVM to Agile and Hybrid projects.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1. Describe why it is important to integrate EVM in Agile or Hybrid projects.
2. Identify what elements of EVM are already present in Agile or Hybrid projects.
3. Identify what key components are needed to utilize EVM in an Agile or Hybrid project.
4. Explain what measurement method you would use for project status and where you would find this in Agile or Hybrid projects.

What to Submit

Submit your short paper as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

AI Usage

If you use gen AI tools to support your work on this assignment, be sure to follow these AI usage guidelines. You must acknowledge your use of these tools in your work. Guidelines on how to cite AI tools can be found in this Shapiro Library guide.

Module Six Short Paper Rubric

CriteriaExceeds Expectations (100%)Meets Expectations (85%)Partially Meets Expectations (55%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)ValueImportance of EVM to Agile or Hybrid ProjectsExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerDescribes why it is important to integrate EVM in Agile or Hybrid projectsDescribes why it is important to integrate EVM in Agile or Hybrid projects, but the description is cursory or lacking in detailDoes not attempt criterion20EVM Elements in Agile or Hybrid ProjectsExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerExplains the elements of EVM that are already present in Agile or Hybrid projectsExplains the elements of EVM that are already present in Agile or Hybrid projects, but the description is cursory or lacking in detailDoes not attempt criterion20Key ComponentsExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerExplains the key components that are needed to utilize EVM in an Agile or Hybrid projectExplains the key components that are needed to utilize EVM in an Agile or Hybrid project, but the description is cursory or lacking in detailDoes not attempt criterion20Measurement Method UsedExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerExplains what measurement method would be used for project status and where you find this in Agile or Hybrid projectsExplains what measurement method would be used for project status and where you find this in Agile or Hybrid projects, but the description is cursory or lacking in detailDoes not attempt criterion20Clear CommunicationExceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understandingConsistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audienceShows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understandingShows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication15Citations and AttributionsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errorsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errorsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errorsDoes not use citations for ideas requiring attribution5Total:100%