1. Introduction (250 words): Briefly state why your report has been prepared, what project is being analysed, and how the report is structured. (Note – this may be similar to the introduction in...

1. Introduction (250 words): Briefly state why your report has been prepared, what project is
being analysed, and how the report is structured. (Note – this may be similar to the
introduction in assignment 1 if you have used the same project, but this is a new report,
and you need to provide the information your reader needs to understand the report. You
can use the same information in both assignments. There is no need to reference
assignment 1 if you are using your original work.)
2. Project background (250 words): Your project description should describe the project
and its context – what organisation is the project owner/sponsor, what this organisation
does, why the project is being done, where it is located, etc. The description should contain
enough detail for the reader to understand the reason behind each of the components of
the plan – why it is included and its content and format.
3. Audience and structure of the Project Management Plan (1000–1500 words
approximately)
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o 3.1 Provide a critical analysis of who is intended to be the main audience of the PM plan?
What do they need to know? How will they use the plan? What information needs to be
provided?
o 3.2 What alternatives exist for the structure of a PM plan (examine and compare a range
of theories and opinions here)? How should that information be provided? In what
sequence? What does the theory say?
4. Contents of the Project Management Plan (1000–1500 words approximately)
Provide a critical analysis of the major sections of the plan and provide some theoretical
framework for what is included in each section (e.g. Why has a project schedule been
included, is it a meaningful document, was it prepared by the right people, does it contain the
right information, etc.?) This explanation will be drawn from the study modules, text book,
selected readings, and other sources. This discussion will probably cover most, if not all,
knowledge areas covered under the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK® Guide) (PMI 2013) in one form or another. It does not have to be under those
headings but should clearly indicate that it covers all recognised areas covered by the
various Project Management Bodies of Knowledge.
5. Conclusions (250 words): Summarise your findings from the analysis of your project
management plan. What did you find out about the project plan? Does it conform to the
recognised theory? What aspects are important and are of significance to project outcomes?
What are its strengths and its weaknesses? (Focus here on the project plan and not on the
theory).
6. Recommendations (250 words): What are your recommendations flowing from this analysis
with regard to your chosen PMP? What changes should be made to your PMP for this project (or
similar future projects)? Address the shortcomings identified in the conclusions. Again, focus on
recommendations related to your PMP and not on the project itself.