Project Tasks and Timelines

Overview In past activities, you recapped important meeting details about your project to your customer(s) and then compiled a detailed list of necessary resources and costs. Now, you're ready to think about all the tasks needed to complete your project and how much time each task will take. Instructions Before beginning this assignment, make sure you have: Downloaded the Week 6 Activity: Project Tasks and Timeline Spreadsheet template [.XLSX] Download Week 6 Activity: Project Tasks and Timeline Spreadsheet template [.XLSX]. For this assignment, complete the following in the Spreadsheet template: In the provided spreadsheet template, you will find three tabs at the bottom of the screen. Read through the "Instructions" tab and the "Sample" tab. In the "Blank Template - Fill This In" tab, complete the following: Outline a plausible list of tasks needed to complete your chosen project. Estimate plausible timelines for each task or group of tasks. If you need guidance working in Excel, refer back to the Excel training link in the Week 4 activity. Then, in a Word document titled, "Project Tasks and Timeline Rationale", write a paper: Use the following headers in your paper: Part 1: Overview of the Project (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 1 page.) Summary of Goals and Objectives Summary of Resources and Budget Part 2: Explanation of Tasks and Timeline (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 2 pages.) Description of all Tasks Description of Timeline Explanation of Method(s) Used to Determine Dates (Note: use concepts from the textbook to support your rationale in this section) Part 3: Risk Factors and Mitigation (Note: This portion of your paper should be about 1 page.) Potential Risks and Mitigation Include and highlight in your paper the following ten key terms from the textbook, using each term correctly and in a professional context:& Choose any key term from Chapters 1 through 4 "Estimates," "top-down estimating," and "bottom-down estimating" from Chapter 5 Activity" from Chapter 6 "Risks" from Chapter 7 "Resources" and "constraints" from Chapter 8 "Project duration" and"project scope" from Chapter 9 Your paper should be clear, well-organized, and formatted according to SWS style. Your paper should be between 4 and 5 double-spaced pages, plus a page for sources. Use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Submit your assignment by uploading both the completed template document and your paper document to Canvas in Week 6. Resources Use the textbook and two other resources to complete this assignment. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. Cite your resources on a "Sources" page at the end of your paper and format your citations according to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Rubrics 1- 20 to >17.99 pts Exemplary Outlined a plausible list of tasks needed to complete the project. 2- 20 to >17.99 pts Exemplary Estimated plausible timelines for each task or group of tasks. 3- 50 to >44.99 pts Exemplary Summarized the goals, objectives, resources, and budget needed to complete the project. 4- 20 to >17.99 pts Exemplary Described the tasks needed to complete the project and the estimated timelines for those tasks. 5- 30 to >26.99 pts Exemplary Explained how you determined the start and end dates for each task or group of tasks, using concepts from the textbook to support your rationale. 6- 30 to >26.99 pts Exemplary Determined what potential risks and concerns exist and what steps can be taken to mitigate them before they occur. 7- 10 to >8.99 pts Exemplary Utilized the textbook and two other quality sources. Sources are credible, relevant, appropriate, and cited correctly. 8- 20 to >17.99 pts Exemplary Produced writing that is clear, well-organized, and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing follows formatting requirements including assignment length and contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Errors are minimal (0-3).