The development and project management of the Washington Monument (6 pages due tomorrow 4/17 @ 11:59 p.m.)

This is a substantial individual assignment. The goal is for you to explore a project in the world around you (or at work). Students are required to write a 1,500 to no more than 2,000 word report in professional business writing style and use APA format.
The paper should contain an executive summary of no more than 100 words, and it should have a very strong introduction. The intro paragraph should clearly discuss why the topic is important, what are your intended objectives writing this, and how you are organizing the rest of the paper.

PM Today & Business/Research Paper
PM Today & Business/Research Paper
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

30.0 ptsQuality of analysis is outstanding. Appropriate methods were chosen and applied correctly. Synthesizing material from class and individual research. Connections are made between various concepts/topics.

26.0 ptsQuality of analysis is very good. Appropriate methods were chosen and applied correctly. Synthesizing material from class and individual research.

22.0 ptsQuality of analysis is satisfactory. Appropriate methods were chosen and applied correctly.

15.0 ptsQuality of analysis is lacking in some areas. Inappropriate methods or methods applied incorrectly.

0.0 ptsMeaningful analysis is missing.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion/Recommendation

30.0 ptsManagement recommendations are strongly supported and follow logically from the analysis. They contain a high level of detail and are realistic given the circumstances.

26.0 ptsManagement recommendations are strongly supported and follow logically from the analysis. They contain some level of detail and are realistic given the circumstances.

22.0 ptsManagement recommendations are supported and follow logically from the analysis.

15.0 ptsManagement recommendations are not strongly supported and/or do not logically follow from the analysis.

0.0 ptsRisks are largely missing.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

20.0 ptsThe paper is written in a professional manner – free from all spelling and grammar errors. It is extremely well organized. All relevant data and quotes are cited using a standard format (e.g., MLA, APA).

16.0 ptsThe paper is written in a professional manner – free from all spelling and grammar errors. It is well organized. All relevant data and quotes are cited using a standard format (e.g., MLA, APA).

12.0 ptsThe paper is written in a professional manner – free from all spelling and grammar errors. It has some problems with organization. All relevant data and quotes are cited using a standard format (e.g., MLA, APA).

8.0 ptsThe paper is written in a professional manner – free from all spelling and grammar errors. It may be poorly organized and/or may be missing some relevant citations.

0.0 ptsThe paper contains spelling errors that appear in the spellcheck function in MS Word.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevancy

20.0 ptsThe choosen subject provides an excellent example of projects in today’s contemporary society with clear examples that includes six or more knowledge areas (i.e. scope, schedule, cost, resources, procurement, quality, risk, communication, stakeholder, and integration)

16.0 ptsThe choosen subject provides a good example of projects with clear examples that includes 4-5 knowledge areas (i.e. scope, schedule, cost, resources, procurement, quality, risk, communication, stakeholder, and integration)

12.0 ptsThe choosen subject provides a fair example of projects with clear examples that includes 1-3 knowledge areas (i.e. scope, schedule, cost, resources, procurement, quality, risk, communication, stakeholder, and integration)

0.0 ptsThe choosen subject provides a poor example of projects.

20.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0