Option #1: Project Plan: Service Type Project. Business & Marketing

The goal of Portfolio Project Option 1 is to develop a project plan that could be used by a project manager to successfully execute a project.
In this option, you will develop, compile, and write important project documents for a service type project in a company or non-profit organization that you have selected. The company or organization can be one that you work for, one with which you are familiar, or one you find through research. The project should be a real project, not yet started, and for delivery of a service. Service projects may include IT software development, healthcare delivery, or fundraising, among many others. You should select a project that is complex enough to allow you to demonstrate an understanding of the learning objectives for this course, and that allows you to deliver on all the project management components required in this Portfolio Project.
By the end of this week you will turn in your final course paper. The elements included are the following:
*Project Initiation Section:
Introduction of the project
Project scope.
*Project Planning Section:
Staffing management plan (identify the stakeholders and project team)
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Project schedule (network diagram with, duration, and critical path).
*Risk Management, Project Execution, and Control Section:
Risk management plan and risk register
Communication management plan
Change management plan
Project budget
Resource constraints
Skills that you and the team must acquire for a successful project.
*Requirements:
Your well-written Portfolio Project should be clear, engaging, original, and focused with ideas and content that are richly developed with details and examples. The project should be presented coherently to move the reader through the details of the project plan.
Your submission must meet the following requirements:
Be 8-10 pages in length, not including the required cover page, references page(s), and appendices. While your specific plans, WBS, and network diagram may be included in your text portion, your clarification of calculations and other supporting documents should appear in appendices.
Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).
Cite a minimum of five sources--four of which should be current academic, peer-reviewed scholarly sources--to support your responses, demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course, and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly this course material. The CSU-Global library is a great place to find these resources.
Note: Current research in this class means the most recent five-year period. Although research older than five years may be used, it will not count toward the assignment requirement. Additionally, in the lecture material for Module 1, you were reminded of what constitutes academic, peer-reviewed scholarly sources, and how to find them in the CSU Global Library.
Refer to the Portfolio Project grading rubric in the Module 8 folder for more information on assignment expectations and grading.

Criteria Ratings Pts
35.0 to >28.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of Project Management; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.
28.0 to >21.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.
21.0 to >14.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.
14.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.
PTS 35.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Meets Expectation
The Portfolio includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
18.0 to >12.0 pts
Below Expectation
The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
12.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
The Portfolio includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Provides strong or adequate thought, insight, and analysis of concepts and applications regarding the development of a project plan.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in thought, insight, and analysis.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in thought, insight, and analysis.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate thought, insight, and analysis.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate critical analysis of developing a project plan.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in critical analysis.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in critical analysis.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate critical analysis.
15.0 pts
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis and Evaluation
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate synthesis and evaluation of course concepts required to develop a project plan.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate synthesis and evaluation.
15.0 pts
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Cites and integrates at least five credible sources.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Cites and integrates three to four credible sources.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Cites and integrates one to two credible source.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Cites and integrates no credible sources.
15.0 pts--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application of Source Material
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major problems with selection and linkage of sources.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major problems with selection and linkage of sources.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Source selection is seriously flawed; no linkage to knowledge from the course.
15.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization
20.0 to >16.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements.
16.0 to >12.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Small number of significant but not major flaws in organization and writing; is in proper essay format. In a minor way does not conform to project requirements.
12.0 to >8.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper essay format. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements.
8.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Project is not well organized or well written and is not in proper essay format. Does not conform to project requirements.
20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Style
20.0 to >16.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.
16.0 to >12.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.
12.0 to >8.0 pts
Below Expectation
Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling; does not meet program expectations.
8.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.
20.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates proper use of APA style.
20.0 to >16.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than one significant error.
16.0 to >12.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than two to three significant errors.
12.0 to >8.0 pts
Below Expectation
Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with four to five significant errors.
8.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with more than five significant errors.
20.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0