Assessment item 1
Project Management Methodologies
Value: 5%
Due date: 17-Mar-2018
Return date: 11-Apr-2018
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Task:
In topics 1 & 2 you have been introduced to various project methodologies and processes. In 900 words, demonstrate your knowledge of these.
Ensure you address the following areas and provide at least 6-8 appropriate references in APA style format:
1. Define what a project methodology is giving few definitions from various authors and the role it serves in project management.
2. Choose 1 methodology from this list to compare and contrast with methodology outlined by Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), analysing the similarities and differences between them both.
List of project methodologies and processes
PRINCE2
Agile XP
Waterfall
Agile Scrum
3. Finally, identify how your chosen methodology and processes relate to the project life cycle (PLC):
Submit your assignment online via Turnitin in the nominated class. Turnitin details for the individual classes would be provided on Interact2.
Rationale
In this assessment you will be covering the following learning outcomes as outlined in the MSI:
be able to identify, critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the key elements of the IT project management framework, including project stakeholders, communication management, the project management knowledge areas, common tools and techniques, and project success factors;
Marking criteria
Criterion
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Fail
Provides a definition of a project methodology.
(10 marks)
Explains and critically evaluates the definition of a project methodology using language, detailed judgement and evaluation of sources.
Explains and analyses the definition of a project methodology using their own words, reinforced with a range of informed opinions
Explains and examines the definition of a project methodology using their own words and a range of terminology.
Explains and discusses the definition of a project methodology in their own words and using appropriate language.
An extremely basic explanation of the definition of a project methodology, and the answer is expressed poorly or not in own words.
Provides an explanation of the role project methodology plays in relation to project management.
(20 Marks)
Explains and critically evaluates the role of project methodology and the relationship to project management.
Explains and analyses the role project methodology plays in relation to project management.
Explains and examines role project methodology plays in relation to project management.
Explains and discusses the role of project methodology in relation to project management.
An extremely basic explanation of the role of project methodology.
Two selected methodologies are compared and contrasted.
(30 Marks)
Explains and critically evaluates the comparisons and contrasts between two selected methodologies.
Explains and analyses the comparisons and contrasts between two selected methodologies
Explains and examines the comparisons and contrasts between two selected methodologies.
Explains and discusses the comparisons and contrasts between two selected methodologies.
An extremely basic explanation of the comparisons and contrasts between two selected methodologies. Methodologies are related to the project life cycle.
(30 Marks)
Explains and critically evaluates the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
Explains and analyses the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
Explains and examines the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
Explains and discusses the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
An extremely basic explanation of the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
Correct referencing of sources (APA 6th ed citation) to reinforce findings.
(10 Marks)
The sources are valid and are derived from wide range of resources. They are all correctly sourced and presented.
The sources are commendable and are all correctly sourced and presented.
The sources are adequate and largely correctly sourced, and presented.
The sources are adequate and largely correctly sourced, and presented.
The sources are extremely limited and incorrectly sourced.