statement of scope

Project Management

MGMT 6100-01

Fall Semester 2022

Writing Assignment 1

Scope Statement

Due Date

August 23, 2022 – 11:59 PM

Points

200 (20% of overall course grade)

Aligns with Learning Objective:

Identify key elements of a project scope statement and understand why a complete scope statement is critical to project success.

Required Submittal Format

Microsoft Word (.docx) or Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)

Minimum Word Count

500 words (includes the summary statement and scope statement; does not include a title page or references page)

Contextual Information

You are the owner of a pool sales and service company. Your company handles everything from designing, installing, and maintaining pools, as well as any related accessories such as lighting, fencing, and decking.

The Rodriguez family have owned their home for 5 years and have built enough equity to take out a home improvement loan of up to $50,000. They enjoy backyard recreation, so they’ve decided to build a pool, pool deck, and privacy fence. The owners want their pool to be in-ground, at least 10’ x 30’, and of sufficient depth at one end for a diving board. Lastly, they want to be able to swim as soon as summer kicks off on Memorial Day 2021.

Their home is located within city limits, so you must consider building codes and any required permits prior to beginning work. Don’t forget that projects within city limits involving digging require marking from utility companies!

Assignment Instructions

Part 1

Read pages 106-110. Using the example scope statement found on p. 109 as a guide, write a scope statement for designing and installing a pool for the Rodriguez family, as well as building a pool deck and installing privacy fence. Your scope statement must include each of the 8 components listed on p. 107. Note: If you’re not in the pool installation business, you’ll likely need to do some outside research to determine the required basic steps in this process. You may find this information from pool store websites, web articles, or any other online source.

Part 2

After writing the scope statement, provide a brief analysis of areas where you may most likely encounter scope creep, as well as steps you would take as a contractor to minimize it.

Grading Rubric

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below Expectations

Approaching Expectations

Meets or Exceeds Expectations

Word Count

Contains fewer than 300 words

0 points

Contains between 300 and 399 words

20 points

Contains between 400 and 499 words

35 points

Contains 500 words or more

50 points

Scope Statement Components

Fewer than 6 of the required components are included and addressed

0 points

6 of the required components are included and addressed

45 points

7 of the required components are included and addressed

60 points

All 8 components are included and addressed –

75 points

Analysis of Scope Creep Potential

No analysis is included

0 points

Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, but no examples are provided

20 points

Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, but examples are vague

35 points

Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, with detailed examples

50 points

Grammar, Organization, & Presentation

Organization, design, and grammar / usage issues are overwhelming and make the submission nearly incomprehensible

0 points

Submission is poorly organized and designed with minimal thought, and/or may contain an abundance of grammar / usage errors

5 points

Submission is mostly organized and designed with some thought, and/or may contain several grammar / usage errors

15 points

Submission is well organized, designed thoughtfully, and contains few or no grammar / usage errors

25 points