Project Performance and Completion Presentation
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Title: Tree Trimming Project Analysis Paper
DUE: Monday Morning 17 August
Description:
In this assignment, students will demonstrate their knowledge understanding of techniques for controlling costs and schedule.
Instructions:
1. Read the Tree Trimming Project case in Ch. 13 of Project Management. (ATTACHED)
2. Write a 350- to 700-word paper that thoroughly answers the following questions based on the case study:
· Is Will over, on, or below schedule? Explain.
· Is Will using earned value? Explain.
· How can Will set up a schedule and cost variance?
· What method can Will use to control any changes in scope to the project, such as change in shape of shearing from his customers?
· What alternatives are available to Will to accelerate the completion of the tree trimming project?
Reference requirement(s):
· Assignment must include direct quotations from course texts and may include direct quotes and paraphrases from any acceptable sources.
· Citations and references must support your assertions, validate your claims, and give weight to your ideas. They are not to be used in lieu of your ideas or as a substitute for your own original work. All citations and references must germane to, and compliment, your own words.
· The total amount of cited material may not exceed 20% of the assignment’s total content; 80% of the assignment must be original work.
Formatting:
· Formatting must be consistent with APA requirements
Software requirements:
· Microsoft® Word® 2003/2007/2010/2013
