Project Management Written Entry Checklist Template (Page 2 of 11) in pdf

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2015

PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS

FORMAT GUIDELINES FOR THE WRITTEN ENTRY

The participant(s) must prepare a written project plan. Read carefully and follow instructions for: Title Page, Format

for the Written Project Plan and Evaluation of the Written Project Plan, Checklist Standards, and Written Entry

Checklist. Refer also to the Written Entry Evaluation Form.

TITLE PAGE

The first page of the written entry is the title page, which lists the following:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Name of Chapter/School

Name of Chapter Advisor

Chapter Advisor’s Address

City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code

Participant Name and Address

Date

A page number will not appear on the title page; however, the title page does count as one of the maximum ten (10)

pages allowed. The page following the title page will be numbered “2.”

The Written Event Statement of Assurances must be signed and submitted with the entry. Do not include it in the

page numbering.

FORMAT FOR THE WRITTEN REPORT

SECTION 1 – PROJECT CHARTER

A one page description that documents the business and customer needs, the business problem to be addressed,

and the new product, service or result that the project is intended to satisfy.

SECTION 2 – REQUIREMENTS

Identify stakeholder needs, and define and document as project goals and objectives.

SECTION 3 – SCOPE

Define the scope of the work by developing a detailed description of the project and product. Create a Work

Breakdown Structure for all the tasks that are needed.

SECTION 4 – SCHEDULE

Analyze activities, time requirements, and resources available and prepare a schedule for the project. Use of a Gantt

chart is recommended.

SECTION 5 – BUDGET

Analyze and report projected project costs including all human resources, and any other project needs.

SECTION 6 – RISK MANAGEMENT

Identify any risks associated with the project and identify how they will be mitigated.

SECTION 7 – SUMMARY

Summarize project costs, timelines, and payment requirements (for development of product or service) .

SECTION 8 – APPENDIX

Include all supporting documents necessary to complete the project including drawings, spreadsheets,

specifications, etc.

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