ASSIGNMENT 08 BZ460 Project Management Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements. Part A If you were asked to advise someone on how to prepare for and deliver an important presentation, what would you say? For each step listed, state why it is important. Part B Why are progress reports an integral part of project communications? What should they include? How are they different from a final report? Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment. CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable 20 points 10 points 8 points 5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the steps in preparing a presentation. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the importance of each of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the importance of each of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of the importance of each of the steps in preparing a presentation. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the importance of each of the steps in preparing a presentation. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the steps in delivering a presentation. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the steps in delivering a presentation. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of the steps in delivering a presentation. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the steps in delivering a presentation. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student provides a clear, logical description of why progress reports are an integral part of project communications. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of why progress reports are an integral part of project communications. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of why progress reports are an integral part of project communications. Student provides a weak or unclear description of why progress reports are an integral part of project communications. 20 points 10 points 8 points 5 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the elements contained in a progress report. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the elements contained in a progress report. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of the elements contained in a progress report. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the elements contained in a progress report. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student provides a clear, logical description of the differences between a progress report and a final report. Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the differences between a progress report and a final report. Student provides a partially clear, logical description of the differences between a progress report and a final report. Student provides a weak or unclear description of the differences between a progress report and a final report. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points The paper is written in proper format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions. The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions. The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does