Task Summary
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Task Summary
After reading the project case study, use it to develop a 2,000-word Project Charter, describing the
entire project in a short, succinct, and professional document.
Context
Project leadership is about inspiring the project team to do their best from the outset. This requires
a combination of verbal and written communication skills and a range of applied leadership skills.
One of the foundational documents that helps “kick off” a project is the Project Charter. The Project
Charter describes the entire project in a short, succinct, and presentable document that can be
shared with project staff or other stakeholders and aims to commence the project in earnest. The
Project Charter helps to clarify the project context, the project team roles, and the goals of the
project.
Instructions
You will be given a project case study to use in order to develop your Project Charter. Though all
students will receive the same case study, it is expected that each student will think about the
project from their own perspective as an up-and-coming project manager in order to formulate a
unique Project Charter. Use your own style based on your critical thinking of what it means for you
ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PROJ6000: Principles of Project Management
Assessment Assessment 3 – Project Charter Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2,000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
a) Assess the importance of project management concepts within
an organisational context.
b) Compare and contrast project management methodologies and
their application within global project contexts.
c) Identify and analyse the key processes of a project lifecycle.
d) Evaluate and apply tools and techniques used in the project
initiation phase.
e) Critically reflect on the leadership competencies necessary to
succeed in global project management environments.
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6.1
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 100 marks
AssignmentTutorOnline
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to lead a project. You may use one of the templates provided in the learning resources or develop
your own format.
Please follow the instructions below:
1. Read the case study provided by your lecturer. This will form the basis for your Project
Charter, because you will assume that you are the project manager for this project.
2. After reading the case study, begin to develop your project charter. This needs to be a 2,000-
word report (+/- 10%) and must use a minimum of six (6) references (academic literature
and industry publications—please consider the case study as a 7th reference). Please ensure
all references are cited in-text.
3. The Project Charter must include the following headings and should be written as if you are
presenting it to the project team that will build this project. You are the project manager.
The contents of your Charter should include:
a. Background of the project
b. Reasons for the project
c. Project objectives
d. Proposed project management approach or methodology/methodologies
e. Constraints, limitations, and risks
f. Leadership structure (project manager and his or her senior aides: list their roles and
explain what each does in the project. You need to cite four (4) roles)
g. Project risks and their mitigation
h. Project stakeholders and how to interact with them
i. The vision of the project and the type of project team culture you wish to promote
in your team
j. Reference list
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate Help write my thesis – APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more
information on referencing here: https://library.torrens.edu.au/academicskills/apa/tool
Submission Instructions
Submit this task via the Assessment 3 link in the main navigation menu in PROJ6000 – Principles of
Project Management. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS
portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity Declaration
I declare that, except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is
my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy
and Procedure viewable online at: http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so
accordingly.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment
Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and
understanding of
project management
concepts and how to
apply them within an
organisational context
Demonstrates
knowledge and
understanding of the
role of project
management in the
initiation of new
projects
Percentage for this
criterion = 30% Demonstrates a limited
understanding of project
management concepts
within an organisational
context.
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed, including little
to no application of
project management
concepts to the initiation
of a new project or
strategies to lead project
success. Demonstrates a functional or
partially developed
understanding of project
management concepts within
an organisational context.
Demonstrates a limited
application of project
management concepts to the
initiation of a new project or
strategies to lead project
success. Demonstrates a proficient
understanding of project
management concepts
within an organisational
context.
Demonstrates a proficient
application of project
management concepts to
the initiation of a new
project or strategies to lead
project success. Demonstrates an advanced
understanding of project
management concepts
within an organisational
context.
Demonstrates an advanced
application of project
management concepts to
the initiation of a new
project and strategies to
lead project success. Demonstrates exceptional
knowledge of management
concepts within an
organisational context.
Demonstrates an
exceptional application of
project management
concepts to the initiation of
a new project and
strategies to lead project
success.
Analysis and application
with synthesis of new
knowledge Limited analysis and
synthesis of subject Demonstrates basic analysis
and synthesis of subject Well-developed analysis
and synthesis of subject Thoroughly developed
analysis and synthesis of Highly sophisticated
analysis and synthesis of
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Synthesises knowledge
of the project
management initiation
phase and details of the
assigned case study
with an understanding
of project management
tools and techniques to
develop an effective
project charter
Percentage for this
criterion = 30% concepts to a project
initiation phase.
Project charter
demonstrates limited or
no understanding of
project management
knowledge,
methodologies, and
techniques, and/or
demonstrates limited
applicability to the
circumstances of the
assigned case study. concepts to a project
initiation phase.
Project charter demonstrates
a basic understanding of
project management
knowledge, methodologies,
and techniques, with some
applicability to the
circumstances of the assigned
case study. concepts to a project
initiation phase.
Project charter
demonstrates a well
developed understanding
of project management
knowledge, methodologies,
and techniques, with well
established applicability to
the circumstances of the
assigned case study. subject concepts to a
project initiation phase.
Project charter
demonstrates a thoroughly
developed understanding of
project management
knowledge, methodologies,
and techniques, with
significant applicability to
the circumstances of the
assigned case study. subject concepts to a
project initiation phase.
Project charter
demonstrates a highly
sophisticated
understanding of project
management knowledge,
methodologies, and
techniques, with
substantial applicability to
the circumstances of the
assigned case study that
includes thoughtful
recommendations and
proposals.
Effective
communication
(written)
Effectively presents the
circumstances of the
case study and the
required elements of a
project charter Limited presentation of
information related to the
assigned case study,
which is difficult to follow. Presents in a basic manner
information related to the
assigned case study.
Occasionally employs
specialised language and Presents in a readable and
coherent manner
information related to the
assigned case study.
Accurately employs some
specialised language and Communicates coherently
and concisely information
related to the assigned case
study in a manner that
adheres to the given
format.
Accurately employs a wide
range of specialised Communicates eloquently
information related to the
assigned case study.
Expresses meaning
coherently, concisely, and
creatively within the given
format.
Discerningly selects and
precisely employs a wide
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Percentage for this
criterion = 30% Specialised language and
terminology related to
project management and
the initiation phase of the
project management
lifecycle is rarely or
inaccurately employed.
Meaning is repeatedly
obscured by errors in the
communication of ideas,
including errors in
structure, sequence,
spelling, grammar,
punctuation, and/or the
acknowledgment of
sources. terminology related to
project management and the
initiation phase of the project
management lifecycle with
accuracy.
Meaning is sometimes
difficult to follow.
Information, arguments, and
evidence are structured and
sequenced in a way that is
not always clear and logical.
Some errors are evident in
spelling, grammar, and/or
punctuation. terminology related to
project management and
the initiation phase of the
project management
lifecycle.
Meaning is easy to follow.
Information, arguments,
and evidence are structured
and sequenced in a way
that is clear and logical.
Occasional minor errors
present in spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation. language and terminology
related to project
management and the
initiation phase of the
project management
lifecycle.
Engages audience interest.
Information, arguments,
and evidence are structured
and sequenced in a way
that is clear and persuasive.
Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are mostly free
from errors. range of specialised
language and terminology
related to project
management and the
initiation phase of the
project management
lifecycle.
Engages and sustains
audience’s interest.
Information, arguments,
and evidence are insightful,
persuasive, and expertly
presented.
Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are free from
errors.
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Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Percentage for this
criterion = 10% Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good
quality, credible, and
relevant resources to
support and develop
ideas.
Referencing is omitted or
does not resemble Help write my thesis – APA. Demonstrates use of credible
and relevant resources to
support and develop ideas,
but these are not always
explicit or well developed.
Referencing resembles Help write my thesis – APA
with frequent or repeated
errors. Demonstrates use of
credible resources to
support and develop ideas.
Referencing resembles Help write my thesis – APA
with occasional errors. Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible, and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and statements.
Show evidence of wide
scope within the
organisation for sourcing
evidence.
Help write my thesis – APA referencing is free
from errors. Demonstrates use of high
quality, credible, and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Show evidence of wide
scope within and without
the organisation for
sourcing evidence.
Help write my thesis – APA referencing is free
from errors.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a) Assess the importance of project management concepts within an organisational context.
SLO b) Compare and contrast project management methodologies and their application within global project contexts.
SLO c) Identify and analyse the key processes of a project lifecycle.
SLO d) Evaluate and apply tools and techniques used in the project initiation phase.
SLO e) Critically reflect on the leadership competencies necessary to succeed in global project management environments.
