Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST of Unit 1.
Points: 100
Overview:
Understanding similarities and differences between the agile Scrum frameworks and
other agile methodologies, and how agile is fundamentally different from the traditional
waterfall project management method is important. The project selection method plays
a critical role in how time, cost, and scope of your project is managed and ultimately
affect project success and acceptance.
In this assignment, you will compare and contrast the agile Scrum framework and other
agile methodologies.
Instructions:
• Compare and contrast the agile Scrum framework and two other agile
methodologies.
• Explain how the agile framework differs from the traditional waterfall method.
• Provide an example of an agile project versus a traditional project and address
how the agile manifesto values apply.
Assignment Guidelines:
• Three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference page.
• APA format, including in-text citations for referenced works.
• At least two resources.
Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper will be evaluated, before you
write, and again after you write.
PMG652 – Agile Project Management
w/Scrum Marketing
Unit 1 Assignment: Frameworks & Methodologies
Evaluation Rubric for Reflection Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient
Needs
Improvement
Proficient
Exemplary
0–14 Points 15-19 Points 20–24 Points 25 Points
Agile Scrum
Framework
Analysis
Analysis
compares and
contrasts the
agile Scrum
framework with
less than 1
other agile
methodology
and addresses
key elements.
Analysis
compares and
contrasts the
agile Scrum
framework with
1 other agile
methodology
and addresses
key elements.
Analysis
compares and
contrasts the
agile Scrum
framework with
at least 2 other
agile
methodologies
and addresses
most key
elements.
Analysis
compares and
contrasts the
agile Scrum
framework with
at least 2 other
agile
methodologies
and addresses
all key
elements.
0-11 Points 12-15 Points 16-19 Points 20 Points
Difference
Analysis
Analysis is
missing or
inadequate.
Analysis
addresses some
key differences
from traditional
waterfall
method.
Analysis
addresses most
key differences
from traditional
waterfall
method.
Analysis
identifies all key
differences from
traditional
waterfall
method.
0-14 Points 15-19 Points 20-24 Points 25 Points
Agile Manifesto
Values
Application
Analysis
Analysis is
missing or
inadequate.
Analysis
somewhat
addresses
application of
agile manifesto
values with an
appropriate
example.
Analysis mostly
addresses
application of
agile manifesto
values with an
appropriate
example.
Analysis fully
addresses
application of
agile manifesto
values with an
appropriate
example.
0 – 5 Points 6 – 7 Points 8 – 9 Points 10 Points
Resources 0 resources 1 resource 2 resources More than 2
resources
Paper Length Less than 1 full
page or more
than 3 pages.
1 page 2 pages 3 pages
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
APA Format
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.
Significant
errors that do
not impede
professional
presentation.
Few errors that
do not impede
professional
presentation.
Writing and
format is clear,
professional,
APA compliant,
and error free.
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