For this Case Assignment, you will develop a project management plan based on the company you selected to create in Module 1. The basic processes of project planning are typically: Identify the goal of the project.

For this Case Assignment, you will develop a project management plan based on the company you selected to create in Module 1.

The basic processes of project planning are typically:

1. Identify the goal of the project.
2. Map out the scope.
3. Develop an outline or plan.
4. Share this initial idea with your team.
5. Finalize your plan.
6. Use a Gantt chart to keep things organized.
7. Distribute your project management plan.
8. Hold a project postmortem.

However, for this assignment, the project management plan for your chosen business will contain steps 1‑3 (in bold above). Follow those three steps as discussed in the following resource:

Ciccarelli, D. (n.d.). How to create a project management plan (step by step). https://www.goskills.com/Project-Management/Resources/How-to-create-a-project-management-plan

Conduct research of your own in these areas and provide some details that you think are appropriate for these sections of your project management plan. There are many examples of project management plans online, so you can use one as an example to follow.

Keys to the Assignment

• Your paper should be 4-5 pages long (not including title and reference pages).
• Use at least 2 peer-reviewed academic resources from the Trident Online Library about concepts covered in this assignment.
• Explain your content using terminology and concepts introduced in this module.
• Cite all sources and provide a reference list using APA format.

Submit your paper to the dropbox by the due date for this module.

For instruction on writing papers, citing sources, proper referencing, and so forth, use Trident University’s Introduction to APA-7th Edition.

NOTE: You will need this assignment in Module 4 when you put your entire Business Plan together, so when your paper is graded, be sure to make any corrections noted on the graded submission.

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:

• Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
• Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
• Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
• Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
• Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?
• Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?