Before beginning this assignment, make sure you have:
Downloaded the Week 6 Activity: Project Tasks and Timeline Spreadsheet template [.XLSX] Download Week 6 Activity: Project Tasks and Timeline Spreadsheet template [.XLSX].
For this assignment, complete the following in the Spreadsheet template:
In the provided spreadsheet template, you will find three tabs at the bottom of the screen. Read through the “Instructions” tab and the “Sample” tab.
In the “Blank Template – Fill This In” tab, complete the following:
Outline a plausible list of tasks needed to complete your chosen project.
Estimate plausible timelines for each task or group of tasks.
If you need guidance working in Excel, refer back to the Excel training link in the Week 4 activity.
Then, in a Word document titled, “Project Tasks and Timeline Rationale”, write a paper:
Use the following headers in your paper:
Part 1: Overview of the Project (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 1 page.)
Summary of Goals and Objectives
Summary of Resources and Budget
Part 2: Explanation of Tasks and Timeline (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 2 pages.)
Description of all Tasks
Description of Timeline
Explanation of Method(s) Used to Determine Dates (Note: use concepts from the textbook to support your rationale in this section)
Part 3: Risk Factors and Mitigation (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 1 page.)
Potential Risks and Mitigation
Include and highlight in your paper the following ten key terms from the textbook, using each term correctly and in a professional context:&
Choose any key term from Chapters 1 through 4
“Estimates,” “top-down estimating,” and “bottom-down estimating” from Chapter 5
“Activity” from Chapter 6
“Risks” from Chapter 7
“Resources” and “constraints” from Chapter 8
“Project duration” and”project scope” from Chapter 9
Remember, if you need guidance using Microsoft Excel, see Office365 in the Course Information module.
Your paper should be clear, well-organized, and formatted according to SWS style. Your paper should be between 4 and 5 double-spaced pages, plus a page for sources. Use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Submit your assignment by uploading both the completed template document and your paper document to Canvas in Week 6.
