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Project Management Practice
Section and Requirements Possible Mark given Mark Minimum Excellent
Introduction 4
Introduction of Topic
(Chosen Project)
Adequately framed and the choice of Project
is poorly explained.
Clear & Well formatted; Ideas, issues and topic are
articulated with deep understanding with complete course of
resource.
Context & Issues
discussed
Insufficient explanation of chosen Project
and areas e.g. effective leadership,
motivation (Maslow) & Communications
(transactional Model) theories in the project.
Interesting and engaging description of chosen Project and
the issues to be discussed (included type of Project described
and scope of project) in terms of applications of theory to
understand and improve PM on Projects
Answering the
questions
Only considers a limited range of aspects for
discussion
Sets out what the discussion will answer, with the majority of
aspects covered – e.g how to be an effective PM, manage a
team, communicate on site…
Discussion
20
Answers each Part of
the Assignment
(A,B,C)
Good description of the project difficulties,
but poor structure and not all parts fully
answered.
Very well structured, logical flow, with all parts covered
fully.
Uses a wide range of
literature to discuss
the assignment
questions.
You compared a limited range of literature
and theory to the questions in the assignment.
E.g. you only choose one technique from the
literature in relation to Motivating the project
team.
In addition, instead of analysing the
application of theory, you simply describe
the theory (perhaps cutting and pasting
pictures of a model) then describe a very
basic example of its application.
Demonstration of In-depth understanding
-Comprehensive work
-Evidence of wide reading
-Theory and project scenario synthesised in a wide range of
situations.
- Theories analysed and applied, not simply described.
- Case analysed against theory, theory applied to case,
strengths and weakness of approach taken in case compared
to the theory…
Discussion, Analysis
and Application
Literature is used to explain the context and
reasons.
The analysis and critique is both informed and supported by
relevant literature, thought has been given to the strengths
and weakness in applying the theory/processes to Project
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terms of supporting the approach or changing the approach
taken in the case study.
Conclusion &
Recommendations 5
Conclusion States implications from the findings, makes
connections with wider scope of the topic.
Loosely summaries the key findings from
your conclusion.
Well formatted and clear summary of key points/issues.
Clearly connected to your discussion section. (your
conclusions should already be in your discussion, but worded
more concisely)
Relationship to
Literature
Links are made between findings and key
issues identified in the literature.
Discusses themes or trends identified in the literature and
identifies similarities or differences and reasons for them.
Recommendations Loosely connected to conclusions Clearly defined and directly connected to conclusions. Your
recommendations should also be clearly set out in your
discussion, but worked concisely.
Referencing
5
Referencing Limited use of referencing and more sources
(books, journal articles, etc) will help your
discussion All references are listed using the
APA format; the majority of material quoted
or paraphrased is cited in text. Some errors or
oversights permitted. 5-10 Quality
References (Journals, reports and books)
All references are listed using the APA format; all material
quoted or paraphrased is cited in text with author, date and
page number. Referencing is correct throughout: All
references cited in the text are listed in the references list, and
all those listed are cited. 10+ Quality References (Journals,
reports and books)
Recommendations Sets out practical recommendations, must be
relevant but logic may not always be clear.
Specific action-oriented suggestions which address the
problem identified; organised in a clear, itemised format.
Report presentation 5
Presentation and
Appearance
Complies with formatting requirements, spell
checked, grammar checked.
Consistent and well produced document; professional quality
presentation.
Structure, Readability
and Logical
Development
Material is adequately structured, some
sections may be poorly written but overall
the report hangs together and presents a
readable argument.
Material is structured clearly and logically. All areas are
covered appropriately and points flow logically throughout
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Referencing All references recorded in Reference List,
with some minor errors in formatting.
All references listed alphabetically, indented and formatted in
Reference list.
Report length Between 2500 - 3000 words (excluding
appendices and reference list), but report is at
the lower word limit and doesn’t cover the
material adequately, or at higher word limit
and is rambling and wordy.
Concise and well-edited, covers all material adequately
without unnecessary waffle; 3000 - 3250 words (excluding
appendices and references).
Total 40
A report with all sections completed to the
minimum standard will receive 50%
A report with all sections completed to the excellence standard will
receive 80-100%