This module’s assignment is a continuation of the event you planned in your Module 3 Project Charter assignment. You will be working on the same projects; however, now your task is to focus on the scope.
Instructions
Utilizing the project you described in your Module 3 Project Charter assignment, create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Step 1: List the highest level requirements/deliverables
Step 2: Break up each high level requirement into sub-deliverables. (Hint: deliverables and sub-deliverables will be nouns). Keep breaking down sub-deliverables until you are at the lowest level that still makes sense.
Step 3: Break down each of the lowest sub-deliverables into work packages or activities.
Step 4: Review work packages and WBS to make sure the project is complete. Ask yourself, if you “add up” all the work packages, sub-deliverables, and deliverables would your project be complete? If not, then you are missing a deliverable or work package.
Step 5: Use Intelligent Numbering to mark your WBS entries as demonstrated in our text and the image above.
The preferred format of the WBS is in chart form as demonstrated in the textbook as well as the “Project Planning with Sticky Notes” video. Most processing programs (Word, Google Docs, etc.) allow you to insert shapes with text. If you have trouble with this, it is fine to hand-draw the chart, but it should be neat and legible.
How you can plan for success
Follow the steps above carefully.
Rubric
WBS Rubric
WBS Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDetail
20 to >17.0 pts
Outstanding
Provided a concise and easily actionable list of deliverables/activities and incorporated these into a WBS that will contribute precise project planning.
17 to >14.0 pts
Very Good
Clearly and concisely listed activities and developed a clear WBS that would allow for project planning.
14 to >11.0 pts
Satisfactory
Provided an adequate list of activities reflected through the WBS.
11 to >0 pts
Poor or Marginal
Activity/deliverable list insufficiently detailed
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleteness
20 to >17.0 pts
Outstanding
Provided an exceptionally detailed and complete WBS reflecting excellent research and knowledge of the final project
17 to >14.0 pts
Very Good
Provided a complete WBS that encompassed necessary activities with sufficient details within the three (or more) levels to plan the task.
14 to >11.0 pts
Satisfactory
Included a WBS that identified major activities and some actionable details at the 3 or more levels.
11 to >0 pts
Poor or Marginal
WBS would not logically result in the final product.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy
20 to >17.0 pts
Outstanding
WBS contains all items related to construction, including intangibles and contingency items.
17 to >14.0 pts
Very Good
WBS contains only items related to the project
14 to >11.0 pts
Satisfactory
WBS contains extraneous items or lacks items related to project completion
11 to >0 pts
Poor or Marginal
Activity/deliverable list used for the WBS missing major items
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity
20 to >17.0 pts
Outstanding
WBS is exceptionally clear and easy to comprehend without additional explanation.
17 to >14.0 pts
Very Good
WBS is clear and comprehensible
14 to >11.0 pts
Satisfactory
WBS can be understood with additional text.
11 to >0 pts
Poor or Marginal
WBS is unclear, difficult to comprehend even with additional text
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntelligent Numbering and Presentation
20 to >17.0 pts
Outstanding
Provided an exceptionally well formatted and attractive WBS. Intelligent Numbering system is properly utilized.
17 to >14.0 pts
Very Good
Provided a competent, professional WBS. Intelligent Numbering system is properly utilized with few mistakes.
14 to >11.0 pts
Satisfactory
Provided a functional and legible WBS. Intelligent Numbering system is present but contains multiple errors.
11 to >0 pts
Poor or Marginal
WBS not understandable, related, or legible. Intelligent Numbering system is not present.
20 pts
Total Points: 100
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