1 Unit Name/Code ISY2004 Information Systems Project Management Assessment Type Essay – Group Work Assessment Number Four Assessment Name Project Planning and Implementation Unit Learning Outcomes...

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1 Unit Name/Code ISY2004 Information Systems Project Management Assessment Type Essay – Group Work Assessment Number Four Assessment Name Project Planning and Implementation Unit Learning Outcomes Assessed ULO1: Demonstrate comprehension of the different phases of the project life cycle and design planning, costing, scheduling and controlling. ULO2: Explain the role of the project manager and create the functions and operations of project teams and groups. ULO3: Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of ley project management software applications tools and techniques, including critical path analysis, and PERT and Gantt Charts. ULO5: Apply the principles and tools to monitor and evaluate IT projects. Graduate Attributes Addressed: GA1: Communication GA4: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving GA1: Communication GA2: Collaboration GA1: Communication GA2: Collaboration GA1: Communication GA2: Collaboration GA4: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Due Date and Time Week 6, Friday, 23/04/21 5:00pm Weighting 35% 2 Assessment Description This part follows on from the previous Assessment 2; where the project sponsor has approved your Initial Project Plan and associated documents. You may now proceed to the planning and implementation phase of the project using agile methodology by writing an essay based on the following project planning documents. Make any appropriate assumptions needed to enable the successful completion of the project; making sure these assumptions are made explicit. Use screen shots from your project scheduling file. It is mandatory that you use a project scheduling software (eg. ProjectLibre). It is an open source software available for download for free. Required sections: 1. Gantt chart 2. Network Diagram (Critical path diagram) 3. Identify at least six milestones for this project using SMART criteria. 4. Resources table 3 5. Project budget 6. RACI Table 7. Identify 5 potential risks for this project and write the risk register for all of them. Ensure one of your risks is a positive risk. 8. Construct the Probability/ Impact Matrix for those 5 potential risks. Referencing and Plagiarism It is essential to use IN TEXT referencing. If you are using the exact words from a reference then you must use quotation marks. You can use Chicago Style referencing with numbers, with a listing at the end of the essay. Microsoft Word has an EndNote plugin that makes this style very easy and clear to follow. http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html Alternatively, you can use the more traditional Harvard style, which is more verbose. http://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing. http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html http://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing 4 Remember that this is a Turnitin assignment and plagiarism will be subject to severe penalties. Please refer to the AIH Academic Misconduct Policy: http://www.aih.nsw.edu.au/content/1-home/8-more-info- tabs/3-official-policies/academic-misconduct-policy.pdf DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET OR COPY OTHER STUDENTS’ WORK! Detailed Submission Requirements Before submission, you ensure the submitted work satisfies the following requirements: • The assignment is to be written in an essay format. It must have separate sections for each of the EIGHT tasks • Submit the essay and the Project Schedule files through the Turnitin assignment submission tool on Moodle. • Disregard any error messages about an incorrect file type. I will be able to download anything that you upload! • Include a cover sheet that has your name, subject, date, report title and WORD COUNT • The assignment should not exceed 12 pages and 2,500 Words. http://www.aih.nsw.edu.au/content/1-home/8-more-info-tabs/3-official-policies/academic-misconduct-policy.pdf http://www.aih.nsw.edu.au/content/1-home/8-more-info-tabs/3-official-policies/academic-misconduct-policy.pdf 5 Assessment Criteria Fail Competent Good Excellent (30) 0-12 12-18 18-24 24-30 1. Gantt Chart 2. Network Diagram 3. SMART Milestones Superficial Inappropriate choice of exhibits / Too short or exceeded. Good choice of exhibits. Consistent. Concise and relevant. At least 8 milestones and SMART criteria Well-presented and written. Logical and precise. Well documented Excellent choice of exhibits and presentation. (20) 0-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 4. Resources Table Incorrect format and incomplete. Correct format and most resources in the case study. Very good format and all resources included. Excellent presentation and all details are correct. (10) 0-4 4-6 7-8 9-10 5. Project Budget Incomplete and illogical. Reasonable MS Project bottom up budget Well considered bottom up budget Excellent and insightful analysis (10) 0-4 4-6 7-8 9-10 6. RACI Table Incorrect or incomplete Mostly correct and complete RACI allocation All RACI elements accurately included and well presented. Excellent and insightful analysis (30) 0-12 12-18 18-24 24-30 7 and 8. Risk Management Plan Incomplete and/or incorrect Mostly correct and all elements attempted. Comprehensive and correct risk management plan. Excellent and insightful analysis TOTAL 100 Scaled to 35 marks