Project Details As part of the course requirements, you will apply the project management principles that you have learnt in this course to a team project. This project is an environment awareness project titled “Save your planet earth”. For example, Global warming is one of the main threat for our future generations caused by our own errors. You are required to research on various ways to guide the Emirati community in order to save our planet earth from possible alarming concerns. This project has several deliverables, which includes project charter, WBS etc. In addition, you are required to create a prototype and awareness poster for your proposals as part of this project. Each project team will consist of a maximum of 8 students and minimum of 4 students, based on class strength. Although tasks may be divided within the group all students should have a comprehensive knowledge of the proposed project solution. Finally, you will have oral defense/viva where each student will undergo individual evaluation based on the complete project areas.Project Requirements The following documents need to be included as part of your project report. Phase 1- 5%Due Date: 15th October 2015 1. Project Charter including a Business Case 17 marks Including the following sections: · Project Title(0.5) · Project Start Date(0.5) · Project Finish Date(0.5) · Project Manager(0.5) · Business objective (including description of current situation and problem/opportunity) (1) · Project Objectives (how the project will address the Business objective) (1) · Main Project Success Criteria(1) · Approach(1) · Critical assumptions and constraints (1) · Preliminary project requirements (1) · Budget Information(1) · Schedule estimate(1) · Potential risks (1) · Project Organization (roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders)(1) · Sign-Off (signatures of all stakeholders listed in the Project Organization)(1) · Exhibits (if relevant attachments are necessary)(1) · Administration (spelling, format, language, header, footer, page number)-1.5 each for business case and project charter. Sample business case: refer Page 93-94 from your e-text. Sample project charter: refer Page 98 from your e-text. Phase 2 – 25%Due Date: 19th Nov 20151. Scenario Overview of the organization and why they’re starting this project. 1 Mark2. Project Charter (including a Business Case) From Phase 1 (or updated if you have any changes from phase I)3. Project Scope Management Plan · Scope Statement -3 Marks · WBS organized by process groups (Refer Fig 5-4 PMI Numbering sample on Page 188) 5 Marks · WBS Dictionary ( A sample of the WBS dictionary for at least one level 3 and two level 4 tasks) 2 Marks 4. Project Time Management 4.1. Select one section of your WBS to do the following: - 4 Marks · Activities List and sequence (i.e. predecessor) · Activities duration estimation using PERT · Network diagram showing overall duration of the section you selected from the WBS. Diagram should ...

1. Project Details
As part of the course requirements, you will apply the project
management principles that you have learnt in this course to a
team project. This project is an environment awareness project
titled “Save your planet earth”. For example, Global warming is
one of the main threat for our future generations caused by our
own errors. You are required to research on various ways to
guide the Emirati community in order to save our planet earth
from possible alarming concerns. This project has several
deliverables, which includes project charter, WBS etc. In
addition, you are required to create a prototype and awareness
poster for your proposals as part of this project.
Each project team will consist of a maximum of 8 students and
minimum of 4 students, based on class strength. Although tasks
may be divided within the group all students should have a
comprehensive knowledge of the proposed project solution.
Finally, you will have oral defense/viva where each student will
undergo individual evaluation based on the complete project
areas.Project Requirements
The following documents need to be included as part of your
project report.
Phase 1- 5%Due Date: 15th October 2015
1. Project Charter including a Business Case 17 marks
Including the following sections:
· Project Title(0.5)
· Project Start Date(0.5)
· Project Finish Date(0.5)
· Project Manager(0.5)
· Business objective (including description of current situation
and problem/opportunity) (1)

2. · Project Objectives (how the project will address the Business
objective) (1)
· Main Project Success Criteria(1)
· Approach(1)
· Critical assumptions and constraints (1)
· Preliminary project requirements (1)
· Budget Information(1)
· Schedule estimate(1)
· Potential risks (1)
· Project Organization (roles and responsibilities of key
stakeholders)(1)
· Sign-Off (signatures of all stakeholders listed in the Project
Organization)(1)
· Exhibits (if relevant attachments are necessary)(1)
· Administration (spelling, format, language, header, footer,
page number)-1.5 each for business case and project charter.
Sample business case: refer Page 93-94 from your e-text.
Sample project charter: refer Page 98 from your e-text.
Phase 2 – 25%Due Date: 19th Nov 20151. Scenario
Overview of the organization and why they’re starting this
project. 1 Mark2. Project Charter (including a Business Case)
From Phase 1 (or updated if you have any changes from phase
I)3. Project Scope Management Plan
· Scope Statement -3 Marks
· WBS organized by process groups (Refer Fig 5-4 PMI
Numbering sample on Page 188)
5 Marks
· WBS Dictionary ( A sample of the WBS dictionary for at least
one level 3 and two level 4 tasks) 2 Marks 4. Project Time
Management
4.1. Select one section of your WBS to do the following: - 4
Marks
· Activities List and sequence (i.e. predecessor)
· Activities duration estimation using PERT
· Network diagram showing overall duration of the section you
selected from the WBS. Diagram should include:

3. · Start and finish points
· Activity boxes including Duration, ES, EF, LS and LF and
Float.
· Critical Path highlighted
4.2. Project Schedule developed in MS Project including –4
Marks
· Tasks and subtasks as per WBS
· Duration, Predecessors
· Milestones
· Project Summary Task
· WBS Codes
· Resources: Cost, material and Work
· Assignment of Resources
· Gantt chart, Critical path report5. Project Cost Management
Provide the cost estimate for your project. Use of more than one
estimation method is recommended. The report should contain
details on the estimation techniques used and the rationale for
the project estimations. 3 Marks6. Project Risk Management
Risk Management report should contain the identified risks
along with the rationale for prioritization and the risk responses
used in the project.4 Marks
· Risk Classification and prioritization
· Risk responses
7. Administration2 Marks
Reports should be created using MS Word and formatted
professionally to include
· Cover page
· Spelling errors and language errors must be checked
· Report must use tables and figures wherever necessary
· Bibliography and References in APA format
· Academic Honesty statement must be included (Appendix A)
· Appendix B (Detailed product description for each product
evaluated)
· Appendix C (Interview and/or survey results)
All documentation should be submitted to BbLearn with your

4. Project Name and group details. A safe assign rating of below
15% is required for all submissions
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MarksNotes:
Project draft submissions will be evaluated with feedback once
only. It is important that all group members are present for this
scheduled evaluation meeting as this will help improve your
final grades for this assessment.Marking Criteria/Assessment
Rubrics
Project Report/Oral defense will be rated using a rating scale of
0 to 5. To obtain a rating of 5 a thorough completion of
requirements with supporting evidence would be required.
Key To Rating
0 - Not addressed/included at all
1 - Addressed to some extent
2 - Mostly well addressed
3 - Completely addressed with one omission
4 - Completely addressed with no omissions
5 – OutstandingPrototype Grading Criteria 10 Marks
Category
Grade
Satisfactory
0.5
Good
1.0
Very Good
1.5
Excellent
2
Score
1.
Initial thought in development
(problems identified)
Limited outline of initial thought. Work is predictable/non
creative

5. Outlines initial thoughts giving some details, work shows some
potential.
Clearly outlines initial thoughts giving detail. Ideas show
potential/more creative elements.
Clearly outlines initial thoughts giving detail. Initial thoughts
show creative thinking
2.
Ideas
(
Solution
s)
Very limited/predictable ideas.
Range of ideas that respond to the brief/specification
Ideas shows more details
(shows evidence of creative thinking)
Ideas are innovative(inventive, original, novel)
3.
Design Evolution
Specification is vague/generic. Points based on given
information

6. Specification gives basic requirements for the product
Specification gives more requirements for the product.
Specification is detailed, key features of the product are well
identified.
4.
Analysis and evaluation of model/prototype
Analysis and evaluation of model/prototype limited.
Analysis and evaluation of model/prototype is satisfactory.
Evident throughout design work.
Analysis and evaluation of model/prototype is good. Some
justification given. Information given about future product.
Analysis and evaluation of model/prototype is excellent
throughout with justification.
5.
Reflection
(SWOT analysis, feasibility study)
Basic comments/observations relating to the product design
Reflection focuses on ‘design issues’ specific strengths and
weakness identified.
Reflections and, Alterations /refinements to the design are
specified/suggested
Quality analysis / creative design improvements suggested/

7. Total
Poster Grading Criteria 5 Marks
Category
1
0.75
0.5
0.25
Your Score
1
Threat 1 & Counter measure Contents
Threats, its affect and counter measures clearly stated. Very
interesting. Will Capture and maintain the audience’s attention
One of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Two of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Threats, its affect and counter measures are not stated properly

8. 2
Threat 2 & Counter measure Contents
Threats, its affect and counter measures clearly stated. Very
interesting. Will Capture and maintain the audience’s attention
One of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Two of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Threats, its affect and counter measures are not stated properly
3
Threat 3 & Counter measure Contents
Threats, its affect and counter measures clearly stated. Very
interesting. Will Capture and maintain the audience’s attention
One of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Two of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Threats, its affect and counter measures are not stated properly
4
Threat 4 & Counter measure Contents

9. Threats, its affect and counter measures clearly stated. Very
interesting. Will Capture and maintain the audience’s attention
One of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Two of these (Threats, its affect and counter measures) are not
stated completely
Threats, its affect and counter measures are not stated properly
5
Design, contents, pictures, color & Organizing
The poster is well organized and designed well with appropriate
titles, contents, pictures, fonts and colour schemes
The poster is not well organized and designed well with
appropriate titles, contents, pictures, fonts and colour schemes.
One of the above item is either missing or unsatisfactory
The poster is not well organized and designed well with
appropriate titles, contents, pictures, fonts and colour schemes.
Two of the above item is either missing or unsatisfactory
The poster is not well organized and designed well with
appropriate titles, contents, pictures, fonts and colour schemes.
Three of the above item is either missing or unsatisfactory

10. Total
Project Interview Grading Criteria 30 Marks
No.
Criteria
Scale
1
Introduced topic clearly
0-2-4-6-8
2
Well prepared
0-2-4-6-8
3
Highlighted key points
0-1-2-3-4
4
Answered questions
0-2-4-6-8

11. 5
Confident, Motivated & Enthusiastic
0-1-2
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