Project Management Tool Assignment
The aim of this assignment is for you to select an appropriate project management tool for your DNAPCapstone project and create a timeline using the chosen tool. This will help you understand the benefitsand limitations of the selected tool in managing and completing your capstone project.
Instructions:
1. Research: Begin by conducting a brief literature review on the various project management toolsmentioned (Gantt chart, PERT chart, Kanban board, Scrum board, or cross-functional flowchart).Understand their features, advantages, and disadvantages.2. Selection: Select the most appropriate project management tool based on your research and thespecific requirements of your DNAP Capstone project. Consider factors such as complexity, teamcollaboration needs, and the level of detail required for your project.3. Justification: Write a 1–3-page document explaining your choice of project management tool.Address the following points:A. A brief description of your DNAP Capstone project.B. An overview of the chosen project management tool.C. Advantages and disadvantages of the chosen tool in the context of your project.D. Reasons for selecting this tool over the alternatives.4. Timeline Creation: Use the chosen project management tool to create a comprehensive timelinefor your DNAP Capstone project. Include all major tasks, milestones, dependencies, anddeadlines. Ensure the timeline is easy to understand, visually appealing, and suitable for teamcollaboration. Use a conservative estimation for timeframes for things such as IRB approval.
Submission Guidelines:• Compile your justification and timeline into a single document. Include a title page and referencepage.• Ensure your document is well-organized, properly formatted, and free of grammatical errors inAMA 11th edition format.• Submit your assignment to the Blackboard Dropbox by the due date specified in the coursesyllabus.
Criteria Explanation of Criteria
AvailablePoints
AssignedPoints Feedback
LiteratureReview
Quality and depth of literature review on projectmanagement tools. 20
Selection
Appropriateness of selected project management toolfor the DNAP Capstone project. 20
Justification
Clarity and persuasiveness of the justification for thechosen tool, addressing all required points. 20
TimelineCreation
Comprehensiveness, clarity, visual appeal, andsuitability for team collaboration of the createdtimeline. 30
DocumentFormatting
Proper formatting, organization, and grammar usingAMA 11th edition format. 10Total Points 100
