School of Design and the Built Environment PRJM6000
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PRJM6000
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School of Design and the Built Environment ProjectManagementOverviewAssessment1Brief UnitPRJM6000 |
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AssessmentType |
Essay |
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AssessmentMarkValue |
40%oftheoverallUnitMark. |
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AssessmentDueWeek/Date |
PleaserefertothePRJM6000UnitOutline(SubmissionSchedule)fordetailsrelatingtotheweek number, dates and times for all Assessment submissions. |
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Assessment Submission |
AssessmentsubmissionisviaTurnitinonBlackboardonly. |
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AssessmentPolicy |
PleasereviewthelatestAssessmentandStudentProgressionManual,whichcanbefoundon Blackboard by clicking on theLink. Thelateassessmentpolicywillbeappliedtoalllateassessments: |
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ImportantAssessmentInformation |
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AssessmentWordCount |
Minimum of 1900 and a Maximum of 2800 is strictly enforced. See limits for each section. Sectionsthatdontmeettheminimumwillbedeemedunresponsiveandreceiveazeromark for the section.Sectionsoverthe maximumwillbe deemedunresponsiveandwillreceive azero for the section. |
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References |
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ResponsetoallTaskslistedintheAssessmentTaskssectionbelow) WordsinTables |
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AssessmentMustHaves |
Mustbecreatedandsubmittedusingthetemplateprovided.Failuretousethetemplate and/or changing the template settings will result in a 25?duction in marks. References oIntotal,aminimumofthree(3)uniquepeer-reviewedjournalsand/orscholarly articles per PMBOK Knowledge Area reviewed oInadditiontotherequiredpeer-reviewedjournalsandscholarlyarticlesnotedabove, you may also reference appropriate textbooks StrictadherencetotheChicago17BReferenceStandardsandguidelinefortheuseofAITools:https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/chicago17 |
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AssessmentFormat |
MustbesubmittedonthetemplateusingMicrosoftWord2016andaboveformatonly(not PDF) EnglishLanguage Allspelling,syntaxandgrammarmustbecheckedbeforesubmission |
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Academic Integrity andProfessionalism |
As students inthe Masters ofProject Management Program, it is essential to uphold the highest standardsofacademicintegrityandprofessionalism.TheuseofArtificialIntelligence(AI)toolsin preparing and completing your Assessment submission is permitted only under the following conditions. GeneralExpectations: oTransparency:YoumustclearlydocumentandreferenceallinstanceswhereAItoolshave been used to contribute to the development of your Assessment submission. oOriginal Contributions:Your Assessment submission must demonstrate your own unique, critical,andoriginalwork.UsingAItoolstogenerateallorthemajorityofyourAssessment content will not meet the Assessment's Learning Outcomes as documented in the Unit Outline and will result in a failing mark. oAlignmentwithUnitOutlineLearningOutcomes:YourAssessmentsubmissionmustshow your understanding of and ability to apply the concepts taught within the Unit. Relying on AI-generated content without significant input and synthesis on your part does not demonstrate this understanding and will result in a failing mark. HowtoDocumentAIToolUse: oIdentify the AI Tool(s) used:Clearly state the name and version (if applicable) of approved AItool(s)usedingeneratingyourAssessmentsubmission.PleasenotethatthefollowingAI Tools areapproved by Curtin and can be accessed via your Curtin Single Sign-On (SSO). CurtinApprovedGrammarly(seeBlackboard) MicrosoftCopilot MicrosoftTeams AdobeExpress oSpecifythePurposeoftheAIToolused:DescribeexactlyhowtheAItool(s)wereusedin preparing and generating your Assessment content. For example: AIwasusedtogeneratemyoutline. AIsuggestedrevisionstoimprovegrammar,spellingandclarity. AIgeneratedadraftsection,whichIcriticallyreviewedandsubstantiallyrevised. oProvideContext:ExplaintheextentofAItool(s)contribution.Forexample: "Approximately15%ofthecontentinthissectionwasgeneratedusingAI." "AI-assistedwithbrainstormingideasbutdidnotwriteanypartofthefinaltext." DemonstratingYourOriginalContributions: oHighlightUniqueWork:Clearlyindicatewhereyouroriginalanalysis,synthesis,andinsights are present in the Assessment submission. Use headings, annotations, or comments to make these sections stand out. oExplain Decision-Making:In a reflective section or footnotes, discuss how you reviewed, critiqued,oradaptedanyAI-generatedcontentinyourAssessmentsubmissiontoalignwith the required Learning Outcomes. oSupplementary Documentation:In an appendix, you must submit all drafts or notes showingthedevelopmentofyourAssessmentwork,includingiterationswhereyourefined AI contributions with your own unique input. HowtoCiteandReferencetheuseofAITools: |
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oIn-TextCitations:WhereAI-generatedcontentorsuggestionsareincludedinyourwork (even if heavily edited), you must provide an in-text citation. For example: (OpenAI2025) oReferenceList:IncludeinyourReferenceListfulldetailsofallAItoolsusedinthe preparation and generation of your Assessment submission. For example: OpenAI.(2025).ChatGPT(January2025version)[AIlanguagemodel].Retrievedfrom https://openai.com HowtoDocumentofAIuseandPromptHistory oIncludeanappendixthatcontains: ClearidentificationoftheGenAItoolused Yourentirechatorprompt/responsehistorywiththeGenAItoolinrelationtothe assessment. ExamplesofNon-CompliantUseofAITools: oThefollowingpracticesviolateCurtinsAcademicIntegrityStandardsandwillresultin academic penalties: SubmittingworkpredominantlyorentirelygeneratedbyAIwithoutsignificantpersonal input or analysis. FailingtodocumentormisrepresentingtheuseofAItools. UsingAItoolstobypassthecriticalthinkingorcreativeprocessesexpectedinthe Assessment. PresentingAI-generatedcontentasyourownoriginalworkwithoutacknowledgment. WhyAcademicIntegrityMatters: oAcademic integrity is a cornerstone of ethical practice and professional responsibility in Project Management. Your ability to critically evaluate information, develop original insights, and demonstrate personal mastery of project management theories, concepts and practices is essential for success in both academia and your future career. MisrepresentationofAI-generatedcontentunderminesyourlearningexperienceandthe value of your degree. oBy adhering to the Academic Integrity guidelines, you ensure your work remains credible, ethical, and reflective of your abilities. If you have any doubts or questions about the appropriateuseofAItoolsinyourAssessments,consultyourUnitCoordinatororLecturer before submitting your Assessment. ForfurtherinformationontheuseofGen-AIsoftwareseeCurtinsAcademicIntegrityWebsite-https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/andhttps://uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au/digital/gen-ai/ |
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Assessment Extensions |
Wherepermitted,theextensionmustbeformallyappliedforandassessedaccordingtoCurtinsAssessment Extension Policy.Details of which can be found in the Unit Outline under the headingAssessment Extension. |
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LateAssessmentSubmission |
LateAssessmentswillbepenalisedasperCurtinsLateAssessmentPolicy.Detailsofwhichcan be found in theUnit OutlineunderLate Assessment. |
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Non-Compliancewith Assessment BriefInstructions |
Markswillbedeductedfornon-compliancewithAssessmentBriefinstructions. |
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AboutTheAssessment |
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AssessmentType |
Individual(notagroup)Assessment Assessment1mustbepreparedandsubmittedasaseriesofshortessaysusingthetemplate provided. AnEssayisapieceofwritingthatpresentsandsupportsathesisorproposition.Whenwriting an essay, you are making a case for the validity of a particular point of view, analysis, interpretation, or set of facts or procedures. YourEssaymustbebasedonacentralargumentorhypothesisthatisclearlyoutlinedinthe Introduction. AnEssayisnotareportwhereyoubrieflysummarisewhatisknownaboutaparticulartopic. Instead, anEssayis a critical evaluation of a particular argument or a hypothesis. For guidance on preparing and submitting an Essay style Assessment and following expected academicstandards,pleaseclickonthefollowinglinkhttp://studyskills.curtin.edu.au/essays/ Foranexcellentcollectionofcontemporaryacademicessays,pleaseconsulttheJournalof Management Studies, which contains essays written by well-known academicshttp://www.socadms.org.uk/category/jms-says/ Extramarksmaybeawardedforessaysthatarepreparedandpresentedprofessionally. |
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Assessment Instructions |
1.Assessment1requiresyoutoconductyourownresearchoneachofthetaskslistedbelow. 2.Inrespondingtoeachofthetasks,youmustresearchandreviewcurrentliteratureor foundational literature. 3.You are further required to include in total, a minimum ofthree(B) references, some from scholarlyjournals,peer-reviewedarticles,andfoundationbooksforeachKnowledgeAreathat you write about inPart B1. 4.Youmustsupportyourargumentswithevidencefromyourresearchanduseexamplesto illustrate your understanding of the issues. 5.Eachtaskmustcontainabriefintroductiontohelpintroducethereadertoyourargument,anda concise conclusion to summarise your findings is required. 6.MarkswillbeawardedaccordingtothepublishedMarkingRubric. 7.MarkswillbedeductediftheinstructionslistedintheAssessment1Briefarenotstrictlyfollowed. |
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LearningObjectives |
Analyseauthenticprojectsinorganisationsthroughtheapplicationofaprojectperspective Toapplytheconceptsofprojectandprojectmanagertoauthenticsituations Toreflectontheapplicabilityoftheconceptsofprojectandprojectmanagertoaproject scenario |
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A1 |
Youhave learnedthe keycharacteristicsofprojectsinModule 1ofthisunit.PartArequiresyoutoapply thisknowledge andany further research to a real project. Aprojecthasnumerouscharacteristicsthatdifferentiateitfromoperations.JustifywhytheFrankstonHospitalRedevelopmentis a project.Support your justifications with comparisons to references to established definitions for what constitutes a project. Pleaseusethefollowinglinksforprojectinformation: https://www.audit.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-25/Major Projects/20250219_Major-Projects-Performance-Reporting-2024-Case-study-Frankston-Hospital-redevelopment.pdf? |
Min400andMax500forallof A1 |
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A2 |
Forthesameproject,pleaseexplain:thebeneficialchangethisprojectwillbringaboutbyusingthedeliverable.Describingthe deliverable(s) only will result in low marks. |
Min150andMax300forallof A2 |
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A3 |
Forthesameprojectpleaseexplain:howtheprojectlinkstothesponsoringorganisationsgoals(youwillneedto undertake additional research and examine additional sources in order to complete this section) |
Min150andMax300forallof A3 |
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B1 |
Assess the 10 Knowledge Areas within PMBOK 6thEdition in order to determine which three you think are the most critical to achieving project success.Describe why each of your selected areas are important to project success. You must have at least three (3) academic references for eachof the three Knowledge Areas you examine, not including PMBOK. The academic references must be from peer-reviewed research journals.Do not waste time defining or explaining how to perform the processes that belong to the Knowledge Area, for this will lead to a low mark.The entire argument should focus on why the knowledgeareaisimportantindeterminingprojectsuccess.Pleaseusetheliteraturetosupportyourargument.Fortopmarks, identify how researchers came to their conclusions in the literature you review |
Min900andMax1200forallof Task B1 |
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B2 |
Explainhowthethreechosenknowledgeareasthatyouhave selectedcouldhave beenbetterappliedinthe case studyfrom Part A (you will need to undertake additional research and examine additional sources in order to complete this section). |
Min500andMax800forallof Task B2 |
