EM550 Project Management: Individual Assignment (Project Proposal)

Rubric for the Individual Assignment

Synopsis of the task and its context

The student, working individually, is asked to propose a project which will later be selected for group work. Specifically they should describe and discuss
the context of their project in term of:
 why the project is needed: problem statement; and its alignment with corporate/organisation business objective
 type of the project using Shenhar & Wideman classification
 the context of the proposed project relative the project lifecycle and who you represent (ie. owner, contractor or other) in the project
 project goal and objectives (including their priority)

The main body of the report should not be more than 6 pages long, excluding appendices.

Match between objectives and criteria for the task

course objectives
On completion of the unit, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the understanding of the framework and process/life cycle of
project management as a discipline, from initiation to completion, including
planning, monitoring, control and termination
task specific criteria
On completion of the task, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the understanding of the framework and lifecycle of project
management
2. Recognize the strategic importance of project

2. Apply all key functional areas, including project organization structure, within
a project context, indicating the interconnection and integration of all the
functions critical to achieve project success.
3. Recognize the strategic importance of projects and particularly the role of the
project manager
4. Develop a project plan

Criteria
Demonstrate the understanding of the framework and lifecycle of project management (80%)
 Explain why the project is
needed
 Express project goal and
objectives
 Classify project type
 Identify project context
Effectively communicate their
ideas and persuade others of
the worth of those ideas
(20%)
Mark:
Exceeds Criteria
In your report you have:
clearly explained why the project is
needed; provided description of
project alignment with organization
goals & objectives
Clearly defined and differentiated
project goals; project objectives
and their priorities
Classified the type of the project,
and provided concise justification
to your classification
Clearly identified the context of the
proposed project, and provide
explanation on each context
Excellent use of written
language/communication, structure
and content complete and
economical, logical development of
a complete and convincing
argument supported by facts and
research. Polished and persuasive
composition.
Meets Criteria
In your report you have:
explained why the project is
needed
Defined and differentiated project
goals; project objectives
Classified the type of the project,
and partially justified your
classification
Clearly identified the context of the
proposed project
Good use of written language,
structure and content acceptable
but some omissions, logical
development is apparent but
argument is not fully developed.
Facts research mostly support
argument, but could be stronger.
Composition and argumentation
mostly effective, some limitations.
Progressing to Criteria
In your report you have:
partially explained why the project
is needed
Defined project goals and project
objectives, but do not differentiate
them
Classified the type of the project,
but do not provide any justification
for your classification
Partially identified the context of
the project
Satisfactory use of written
communication, language is
adequate, structure and content
attempted but limited, consistency
in logical development is lacking,
some facts and research but
limited. Composition and
argumentation provide some basis
for persuasion but not consistent or
strong.
Below Expectation
In your report you have:
not explained why the project is
needed
Not defined project goals and
project objectives
Not classified the type of the
project
Not identified any context of the
project
Many problems with choice and
application of language, disjointed
structure, lack of logical
development, no supporting facts
or relevant research, argument
inconsistent with facts, fails to
convince
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