Project Selection and Estimating Technique Paper

Project Estimating and Control Techniques Grading Guide

CPMGT/303 Version 10

Individual Assignment: Project Estimating and Control Techniques Purpose of Assignment

The Project Selection and Estimating Technique paper determines the students’ knowledge in what factors are looked at when a company is deciding what projects they should work on and the various factors they look at to determine if the project has a high enough priority to complete the project. There are several types of estimating methods used to determine what the cost and timeline will be to complete a project. The students will read about various methods that organizations can use to determine the estimates. Students should explain in their own words the difference between top-down and bottom-up estimating methods and when each should be used. There are also various types of costs associated with the project and the student should explain what the different costs that are present in projects.

Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The student explains the factors that determines how a company selects a project.
The student differentiates between top-down and bottom-up estimates.
The student includes when top-down and bottom-up estimates would be used.
The student determines the methods for estimating project costs.
The student explains the types of costs.
The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.
		Total Available	Total Earned
			#/7

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
			#/3

Assignment Total	#	10	#/10
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