Project Management Written Entry Checklist Template (Page 3 of 11) in pdf

2014

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2015

PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS

The appendix includes such “exhibits” and is if used for “content” that should be referenced under previous sections,

the appendix does NOT count as one of the maximum ten (10) pages. Any such misuse of the appendix may result

in penalties under the Written Entry Checklist Guidelines.

CHECKLIST STANDARDS

In addition to the items outlined above, participants must observe the following rules. The purpose of these rules is

to make the competition as fair as possible among all participants. Points will be deducted for each violation. Refer

to the Written Entry Checklist.

1. Two “official” written project plans must be submitted. Both of these must be submitted in official Collegiate

DECA (or DECA) folios. Folios are available from DECA Images (catalog # FOLIO). No markings, tape or other

materials should be attached to the folios.

2. Both written project plans must be brought to the participant briefing session to be turned in for evaluation

according to the Written Entry Checklist. These will be kept by the event director and will be given to the

judge(s) prior to your presentation. The participant(s) may retain other copies (or photocopies) for their personal

reference during the presentation. These do not have to be in official folios, will not be evaluated, and may not

be shown to judge(s).

3. The written project plan must be limited to ten (10) pages, including the title page, which is not numbered.

The pages must be numbered in sequence; however, a page number will not appear on the title page. The

title page does count as one of the maximum ten (10) pages allowed. The page following the title page will be

numbered “2”. One page will be counted for each 8.5 x 11-inch panel or fraction thereof (foldouts, brochures,

etc.). Extra pages added as dividers or additional title pages (even if blank) are included in the maximum ten (10)

pages.

4. Body copy of the written project plan must be at least double-spaced (not space-and-a-half). Title page,

executive summary, bibliographical references, appendix content, footnotes, long quotes, material in tables,

figures, exhibits, lists, headings, sample letters, forms, charts, graphs, etc. may be single-spaced. Material may

appear on one side of the page only.

5. Entry must be typed/word processed. Handwritten corrections will be penalized. Charts, graphs, exhibits may

be handwritten.

6. Colored paper, ink, pictures, etc. are allowed. Divider tabs, page borders, artwork, attachments, foldouts, paste-

ups, photographs, etc. may also be used, but are still subject to number of pages and page size restrictions.

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