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Project Management MGMT 6100-01 Fall Semester 2022 |
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Writing Assignment 1 Scope Statement |
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Due Date |
August 23, 2022 – 11:59 PM |
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Points |
200 (20% of overall course grade) |
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Aligns with Learning Objective: |
Identify key elements of a project scope statement and understand why a complete scope statement is critical to project success. |
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Required Submittal Format |
Microsoft Word (.docx) or Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) |
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Minimum Word Count |
500 words (includes the summary statement and scope statement; does |
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Contextual Information |
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You are the owner of a pool sales and service company. Your company handles everything from designing, installing, and maintaining pools, as well as any related accessories such as lighting, fencing, and decking. The Rodriguez family have owned their home for 5 years and have built enough equity to take out a home improvement loan of up to $50,000. They enjoy backyard recreation, so they’ve decided to build a pool, pool deck, and privacy fence. The owners want their pool to be in-ground, at least 10’ x 30’, and of sufficient depth at one end for a diving board. Lastly, they want to be able to swim as soon as summer kicks off on Memorial Day 2021. Their home is located within city limits, so you must consider building codes and any required permits prior to beginning work. Don’t forget that projects within city limits involving digging require marking from utility companies! |
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Assignment Instructions |
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Part 1 Read pages 106-110. Using the example scope statement found on p. 109 as a guide, write a scope statement for designing and installing a pool for the Rodriguez family, as well as building a pool deck and installing privacy fence. Part 2 After writing the scope statement, provide a brief analysis of areas where you may most likely encounter scope creep, as well as steps you would take as a contractor to minimize it. |
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Grading Rubric |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable |
Below Expectations |
Approaching Expectations |
Meets or Exceeds Expectations |
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Word Count |
Contains fewer than 300 words 0 points |
Contains between 300 and 399 words 20 points |
Contains between 400 and 499 words 35 points |
Contains 500 words or more 50 points |
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Scope Statement Components |
Fewer than 6 of the required components are included and addressed 0 points |
6 of the required components are included and addressed 45 points |
7 of the required components are included and addressed 60 points |
All 8 components are included and addressed – 75 points |
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Analysis of Scope Creep Potential |
No analysis is included 0 points |
Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, but no examples are provided 20 points |
Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, but examples are vague 35 points |
Includes a brief analysis of areas where scope creep may occur, with detailed examples 50 points |
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Grammar, Organization, & Presentation |
Organization, design, and grammar / usage issues are overwhelming and make the submission nearly incomprehensible 0 points |
Submission is poorly organized and designed with minimal thought, and/or may contain an abundance of grammar / usage errors 5 points |
Submission is mostly organized and designed with some thought, and/or may contain several grammar / usage errors 15 points |
Submission is well organized, designed thoughtfully, and contains few or no grammar / usage errors 25 points |
