Academic Writing

You may choose one of two options for your assignment task: Option 1) Develop a project proposal for a new project; or Option 2) Develop a project appraisal of an existing or past project. The assignment might be based on: • A proposal for a potential new project that you or your organization have in mind; • Appraisal of an activity you believe would be improved by managing as a project; • Appraisal of an existing work project you are currently involved with; or • Appraisal of an activity you were involved with in the past that you believe could have been managed as a project Assignment report For both options, the assignment report should include: a) A brief description of the organisational setting and the project environment to ensure the assignment examiner understands the context in which the project is set. b) An outline of the objectives of the project and the importance of the project to the organisation. c) A detailed overview and analysis of the use of relevant concepts, tools and techniques involved in project management. This section should comprise the main part of your assignment and should consist of an overview and analysis of the relevant project concepts covered in the subject. At a minimum, there should be a mention of at least the following concepts: • How the project should be defined • How project times and costs are estimated • A discussion of the project plan • The management of project risk • Resource scheduling • Project team issues • Project performance management Note: Word count 2500, No plagirism