Program Manger′s Skills
Term Project Paper
Write your final research topic paper.
This outline must follow the preceding format as far as section headings.
This final paper should be between 8-10 pages for the content, not counting the title page or the reference page. You should have no less than five peer reviewed references to support this research paper.
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with 8-10 pages of content
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Class uses Curlee & Gordon, Chapters 1 – 17
Course Learning Objectives
1. Define the role of projects and project management.
2. Create a project charter, a scope statement, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).
3. Explain the relationships among tasks based on a WBS, a network diagram and critical path.
4. Assess major schedule, cost, and performance risk elements for managing risks.
5. Explain key elements of a communications plan to keep stakeholders abreast of progress, problems, and controls.
6. Demonstrate project management software to plan, implement, control, and report on a project.
7. Describe the steps required to plan a project.
8. Define the characteristics of a project and its deliverables.
Thesis and Support
30 points
The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research.
Organization
20 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, and smooth transitions.
Style
20 points
The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent.
Writing Mechanics
20 points
The writing is free of grammatical, proofreading, and stylistic errors. All quoted material is properly documented and cited.
APA Format
10 points
References and in-text citations are included, appropriate and the paper is formatted correctly. Enough of the content is created by the student.
