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Help Print This Page Application of Risk to a Major ProjectObjective | Course Project Samples | Guidelines | Grading Rubrics | Best PracticesObjective The goal of the final project is to select a major project and then to create and detail a risk management plan that would support a major construction project. The final deliverable will consist of a fully formed risk management plan that would support such a construction project. Course Project Samples Course Project Part ISelect from one of the following major projects: Construction of the Empire State Building Construction of Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Construction of the Panama Canal Deployment of a deep water oil rig (such as the Deepwater Horizon) Assembly of the International Space Station Launch of the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rovers Identification of the Human Genome Project Development of the Boeing 787 DreamlinerWrite a discussion of risks that supports the fault trees that have been created. Make a separate write up for each of these smaller risks (Review Chapter 27, pages 357-369 for risks and treatments). Your paper should have a general introduction that should introduce the two fault or event trees that will be discussed and then the paper should have a discussion regarding each fault or event tree. The discussion write up regarding the identified risks should be from 3-5 pages in length. Note that this page length is a guideline and if you find that your paper supporting the risk tree is longer, there will be no penalty as the final assignment will need to be from 15-20 pages in length.Sample outline of typical course project paper part I Title Page Introduction Fault Tree One Discussion of Fault Tree One Fault Tree Two Discussion of Fault Tree Two Conclusions Works citedCourse Project Part IIBuilding upon the first part of the course project, consider that you are an appointed contractor to construct your chosen project. At this time, you will need to address and explain the following:1. Identify sources of risk, including any issues that may impede or impair the completion of the project (See Chapter 9, page 103, Review Chapter 10 for examples and lists of potential project risks).2. Given the sources of risk in the point above, offer details regarding the systems that the contractor should have in place in order to avoid the identified risks (See Chapter 9, page 103-104, Review Chapter 10 for examples and risk treatment options). 3. Create a fault tree that will discuss the risks associated with the catastrophic failure of the project (either during construction or after completion). Create a write up for this type of failure and address how these risks can be avoided, mitigated or otherwise reduced. (Review Chapter 27 for listings of risks and treatments)The paper could also include any other risk worksheets, tables, charts or diagrams that would support any of these concepts or ideas. Do not limit yourself to just what is in the text or course as there is a wealth of information regarding risk and risk treatment available in the library.Sample outline of typical course project paper part ITitle Page Table of Contents Introduction Sources of construction project risk Timeline Costs Disruptions Force majeureSystems to address construction project risk Technology People PlanningCatastrophic failure fault tree Discussion of fault tree Reduce risks Mitigate risks Avoid risksCourse Project Part I (blend in the smaller risks after the catastrophic risk, except conclusion) Risk tables, charts, sheets Conclusions (blend in conclusions from course project part I) Works citedGuidelines The course project is broken down into two parts. The first part is due by the end of Week Three and will be 3-5 pages long. The final major assignment will be 15-20 pages long, including the original 3-5 pages and is due by the end of Week Six. Papers must be in 10 point font, double-spaced, include a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of the report, summary or conclusion and works cited. Even though this is not a scientific-type writing assignment, and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least 6 authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled "Works Cited". Appropriate citations are required. All DeVry University policies are in effect including the plagiarism policy. The first part of the assignment is due during Week 3 of this course. The final completed project is due during Week 6 of this course. Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the weekly Q&A Discussion topic. This first part is worth 60 total points and the second part will be worth 150 points. The course project will be graded on quality of research topic, quality of paper information, use of citations, grammar and sentence structure.Milestones Week 1 - Topic Selection (Review the four listed topics). Start research of topic. Identify at least 6 sources for the topic.Week 2 - Complete first draft of course project part IWeek 3 - Submit course project part IWeek 4 - Continue to research the topic selected.Week 5 - Complete first draft of final paper (course project part II)Week 6 - Submit course project part II Grading Rubrics Grading Rubric for Part ICategory Points % DescriptionEvent Tree 9 15% Event trees for selected topicDocumentation & Formatting 9 15% Formatting of paperOrganization & Cohesiveness 9 15% Organization of paper and event treeEditing 9 15% Title page, spelling, grammar, styleExplanatory Text 24 40% Clarity of discussion of event tree and research of topicTotal 60 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.Grading Rubric for Final Course Project (Part II)Category Points % DescriptionCover Page, TOC 15 10% Cover page and table of contents Documentation & Formatting 15 10% Supporting documentation and formatting of paperWorks Cited 15 10% Accuracy of citations and works cited sectionIntroduction / Conclusion 15 10% Clarity of Introduction and ConclusionsOrganization & Cohesiveness 15 10% Organization of paperFlow of paper 25 17% How well did the topics flow together and how well did the elements of risk interlock togetherContent 50 33% Content of the identification, discussion, contingencies, understanding, and ranking of all risks for the projectTotal 150 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.Best PracticesBest PracticesCover Page - Include who you prepared the paper for, who prepared, and date. Table of Contents - List the main ideas and section of your paper and the pages in which they are located. The illustrations should be included separately. Introduction - Use a header on your paper. This will indicate you are introducing your paper. The purpose of an introduction or opening:1. Introduce the subject and why the subject is important. 2. Preview the main ideas and the order in which they will be covered. 3. Establish a tone of the document. Include in the introduction a reason for the audience to read the paper. Also, include an overview of what you are going to cover in your paper and the importance of the material. (This should include or introduce the questions you are asked to answer on each assignment.) Body of Your Report - Use a header titled with the name of your project. Example: œThe Development of Hotel X - A World Class Resort. Then proceed to break out the main ideas. State the main ideas, state major points in each idea, provide evidence. Break out each main idea you will use in the body of your paper. Show some type of division like separate sections that are labeled; separate group of paragraphs; or headers. You would include the information you found during your research and investigation. Summary and Conclusion - Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing but presents the gist of the material in fewer words than the original. An effective summary identifies the main ideas and major support points from the body of your report. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the ideas and how they affect the tourism industry. Work Cited - Use the citation format as specified in the Syllabus. Three Step Process - Apply a three step process of writing¦ Plan, Write, and Complete. Outline - Prepare an outline of your research paper before you go forward. Start with a Draft - Complete a first draft and then go back to edit, evaluate, and make any changes required. Visuals - Use visual communication to further clarify and support the written part of your report. You could use risk charts or tables, example graphs, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, maps, drawings, animation, video clips, pictograms, tables, and Gantt charts.
