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PJM6125 Project Evaluation: The Role of Performance Evaluation
Overview and Rationale
This paper is a good opportunity for you to begin developing a strong grasp of the important role
that performance evaluation plays in project management.
Program and Course Outcomes
This paper provides a baseline understanding to the course topics, and is directly related to this
lesson’s learning objectives:
LO1: Review and critique the role of performance evaluation by:
Defining project evaluation
Understanding the purpose of project evaluation
Understanding different lens for evaluating project
Understanding the project evaluation process
Essential Components
For this assignment, write a 2 – 3 page paper providing an overview of the role of performance
evaluation. The pager must answers the following key topical questions:
What is the role and purpose of performance evaluation in a project environment?
How might one approach performance evaluation through different perspectives?
What kind of feedback can performance evaluation provide?
Well-written papers will provide a complete, yet concise overview of the topic and address all the
key points outlined above in the assignment details. These questions represent the minimal items
that you would want to address. From your readings and your lectures, you will be exposed to other
topics that may be relevant to the paper, and you would do well to consider those in writing the
essay.
Please note that the above questions are prompts for you to address within your paper. Your paper
should be written as an essay with topical headers; it should not be formatted in a Q&A format
according to the above questions.
Additionally, you are required to cite at least two sources outside the course materials in writing
this paper. As part of the evaluation process (see attached rubric), papers which cite peer reviewed
sources as opposed to general websites or articles are considered a higher quality of source.
Format
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in writing the paper. Think of
this list as a quality control checklist, along with the attached grading rubric.
Paper is 2 – 3 pages in length
Paper format complies with APA 6 guidelines
If you are unfamiliar with APA 6 guidelines, please review the sample paper at the following
link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560
Also, you will find additional resources listed in the syllabus
No more than 15 percent of paper is comprised of outside sources or direct quotes
Paper fully addresses the three topical questions listed above
Paper is not written in a Question and Answer format, but makes appropriate use of
headers and formatting in compliance with APA 6 guidelines
Paper evidences reflection of the individual author relative to the broader discipline
Paper is free of grammatical errors
Rubric(s)
Assessment
Element
Above Standard
(100-95%)
Meets Standards
(94.9 – 84%)
Approaching
Standards
(83.9 – 77%)
Below Standard
(76.9 – 70%)
Not Evident
(69.9 – 0%)
Topical
Content
(30%)
Paper fully addresses the
three key topical areas,
shows thoughtful
consideration of the
integration between the
related topics from the
course readings and
student’s independent
research, and evidences a
clear comprehension of the
importance of performance
evaluation to the project
manager’s task
Paper fully addresses the
three key topical areas and
shows thoughtful
consideration of the
integration between the
related topics from the
course readings and
student’s independent
research, including the
citation of two peer
reviewed sources
Paper fully addresses the
three key topical
questions in a thorough
manner and makes good
use of research
Paper only partially
addresses some or all of the
three key topical areas
Paper does not fully address
any of the three key topical
areas and only address the
areas partially
Sources &
Citations
(20%)
Integrates and properly cites
two peer reviewed sources
Uses and properly cites two
peer reviewed sources
Cites at least two non-
course sources, but does
not cite two peer
reviewed sources or at
least sources are
incorrectly cited
Cites only in-class sources or
does not cite sources
correctly
Does not cite appropriate
number of external sources,
peer reviewed or otherwise
Formatting
(20%)
Paper is written as a
seamless essay with topical
headers indicating a change
in content focus
Paper is written and
formatted as an essay with
topical headers for each
topic
Paper is written in essay
format with topical
headers, but each topic is
not well-connected to
previous/following topics.
Paper is written in essay
form, but addresses each
topic separately and
addressed as a separate
essay
Paper is not written in an
essay format.
Critical
Thinking
(15%)
Professional insights into
depth and breadth of
assignment – goes WELL
beyond assignment
requirements to explore
performance evaluation and
Comprehensive explanation
of the issue; exploration of
expert viewpoints and use of
evidence to inform
interpretation and analysis;
thorough evaluation the
Includes an explanation
of the issue; exploration
of expert viewpoints and
use of evidence to inform
interpretation and
analysis; includes a
Includes a general
explanation of the issue but
is vague is not clearly linked
to the identified risks;
includes some exploration of
expert viewpoints and use of
Does not explain the issue;
explore expert viewpoints or
use evidence to inform
interpretation and analysis;
does not provide an
evaluation the context
appropriate relevant new
techniques
context (historical, ethical,
cultural, environmental or
circumstantial settings), and
self and others’ assumptions
and perspectives when
stating a position; well-
informed conclusions based
on methodically prioritized
evidence and perspectives.
evaluation the context
(historical, ethical,
cultural, environmental
or circumstantial
settings), and self and
others’ assumptions and
perspectives when
stating a position;
conclusions are based on
methodically prioritized
evidence and
perspectives.
evidence to inform
interpretation and analysis;
includes a general evaluation
the context (historical,
ethical, cultural,
environmental or
circumstantial settings), and
self and others’ assumptions
and perspectives when
stating a position, but lack
specificity; conclusions are
based on prioritized
evidence and perspectives
(historical, ethical, cultural,
environmental or
circumstantial settings), and
self and others’ assumptions
and perspectives when
stating a position;
conclusions are not based on
prioritized evidence and
perspectives.
Grammar &
Clarity
(15%)
All work grammatically
correct with no misspellings
or grammatical mistakes.
Expresses ideas and opinions
clearly and concisely in a
manner appropriate to the
assignment.
All work grammatically
correct with rare
misspellings.
Minimal errors in
spelling, grammar,
sentence structure
and/or other writing
conventions but the
reader is able to
understand what the
writer meant.
Frequent errors in spelling,
grammar, sentence
structure, and/or other
writing conventions that
distract the reader.
Writing contains numerous
errors in spelling, grammar,
sentence structure, etc. that
interfere with
comprehension. The reader
is unable to understand
some of the intended
meaning.
Running head: FULL TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN CAPS ON ONE LINE 1
ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 5
Paper Title
by
Your Name
PJM 6XXX Name of the Course
Month, day, year
Abstract
Abstracts begin flush left and identify your findings and implications.
Keywords: the key words themselves are lowercase and are not italicized. Use three to five words that someone might use to look up this work in a search engine. [“Keywords” is indented and italicized and the actual key words are not italicized and are not indented if they go beyond one line].
Please note: The title page, abstract and reference page does not count toward your overall paper length. If the assignment requires 2-3 pages, the page count begins with the introduction section and ends with the conclusion.
Introduction
Include an introduction for your paper that introduces the reader to what the paper will discuss. Example: In this paper, a description of a potential research topic will be introduced along with highlighting key characteristics of the intended audience. Then, in order to reach the targeted audience, a description of a venue will be provided along with relevance to the research topic. Finally, the process required to submit as well as participate in the venue will be explored.
Topic / Question Title 1
In the second paragraph, begin addressing your first topic or question. This should directly align to what you stated you were going to talk about in the first sentence of the introduction. When citing sources, be sure to follow APA 6th edition. Example: As an educator and a practitioner within the project management profession, the importance of transformation that is occurring in the workplace, specifically the adoption of digital strategies and technology is becoming increasingly relevant (Sundararajan, 2017).
Topic / Question Title 2
Please follow the same pattern as above.
Topic / Question Title 3
Please follow the same pattern as above.
Conclusion
Here is where you summarize your work. The conclusion should inform the reader of what they just read. Example: As the field of project management continues to evolve, it will be important to capture the voices of participants within the profession. To do this effectively will require engaging research participants throughout the entire process. Methods such as co-constructive interviews and subsequent dialogue will ensure participants are actively engaged and their voices to be heard further shaping the professional abilities of students and future project managers.
The last item is the reference page. The reference list begins on a separate page.
References
It is critical that you know, understand, and apply the knowledge that APA requires that EACH reference cited in the text or body of your paper MUST appear in the reference list. Chapter seven in the APA manual gives you reference examples. Everything is double-spaced and there is a hanging indent.
You will need to use the APA Publication Manual to ensure that your reference list is correct. This information may be different than what you remember from your undergraduate days.
Each reference cited in the text or body of your paper must appear in the reference list and each entry in the reference list must appear in the text.
Example references are below:
Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). Newtown Square, PA, USA: Project Management Institute.
Project Management Institute. (n.d.). Global conference overview. Retrieved from https://www.pmi.org/global-conference.
Project Management institute. (2018). PMI global conference champions of change. Retrieved from https://www.eiseverywhere.com/eSites/2018globalconference/Homepage.
Sundararajan, A. (2017). The future of work. Finance & Development, Vol. 54, No. 2
Thiry, M. (2013). The future of project management in a digitised economy. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—EMEA, Istanbul, Turkey. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
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