School of Design and the Built Environment PRM530

SchoolofDesignandtheBuiltEnvironment

ProjectPlanning,EstimatingandScheduleManagementAssessment1Brief Unit PRJM6002 and PRM530

AssessmentType

LiteratureReviewandEssayonthePurposeandBenefitsofProjectPlanning, Estimating and Scheduling Management.

AssessmentMarkValue

35%oftheoverallUnitMark.

AssessmentDueWeek/Date

Please refer tothePRJM6002orPRM530UnitOutline(SubmissionSchedule)on Blackboard for details relating to the week number, dates and times for all Assessmentsubmissions.ClickontheUnitInformationtabunderABOUTTHISUNIT.

AssessmentPolicy

Pleasereviewthelatest AssessmentandStudentProgressionManual,whichcan be found on Blackboard by clicking on theAssessmentstab underASSESSMENTS AND FEEDBACK.

Where permitted, extensions must be formally applied for and assessed accordingtoCurtinsAssessmentExtensionPolicy.Detailsofwhichcanbe found in the Unit Outline under the headingAssessment Extension.

LateAssessmentswillbepenalisedasperCurtinsLateAssessmentPolicy.

DetailsofwhichcanbefoundintheUnitOutlineunderLateAssessment.

Only1AssessmentsubmissionviaTurnitinonBlackboardispermitted.

ImportantAssessmentInformation

AssessmentWordCount

Minimumof1500 andaMaximumof 2000

WordCountExclusions

CoverPage

ContentsPage

Images

AppendixA

oReferences

AppendixB

oAIPromptAuditTrail

WordCountInclusions

Introduction

ResponsetoTasks(listedintheAssessmentTasksectionbelow)

Conclusion

Tablesifany

AssessmentMustHaves

CoverPagewiththefollowinginformationclearlydisplayed:

oUnitNumber:PRJM6002orPRM530

oAssessmentHeading:LiteratureReviewandEssayonthepurposeand benefits of Project Planning, Estimating and Scheduling Management

oStudentNameandStudentNumber;and

oTotalWordCountTasksectionandfortheAssessmentoverallexcluding sections noted above.

TableofContentsclearlyindicatesthefollowing:

oIntroduction

oTaskDescriptionHeadings

oConclusion

oAppendixAReferencesinAlphabeticalorder

oAppendixBAIPromptAuditTrail

oCorrespondingPageNumbers,bottomrightofeachpage

AppendixA-References

oIntotal,aminimumoffive(5)requiredpeer-reviewedjournalsand/or scholarly articles.

oInadditiontotherequiredpeer-reviewedjournalsandscholarlyarticles noted above, you may also reference primary reference textbooks as defined in the Unit Blackboard Reading List.

AppendixBAIPromptAuditTrail

oPleaseseeHowtoDocumenttheuseofAITool(s)andPromptAudit Trail for Appendix B in the sectionAcademic Integrity and Professionalismof this Brief.

StrictadherencetotheChicago17BReferenceStandardsandguidelinesforthe use of AI Tools:

ohttps://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/chicago17

ohttps://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/

ohttps://uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au/digital/gen-ai/

Informationthathasbeenpreviouslysubmittedeitheronthisoranyotherunit must be declared on the cover page of the Assessment.

AssessmentMustNotHaves

Donotusereferencesolderthanten(10)yearsotherthanifthereferenceisa foundation reference, i.e., a reference from a founding authority such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) for example.

DonotusereferencesfromsourcessuchasWikipediaorGoogleorothergrey

sources.

Donotuseimagesthatareofpoorqualityastheywillnotbemarked.

AssessmentFormat

MicrosoftWord2016andaboveformatonly(notPDF)

PageSizeA4

LineSpacing1.5

FontStyleCalibri

FontSize11

MarginsStandard

EnglishLanguage

Allspelling,syntaxandgrammarmustbecheckedbeforesubmission

Academic Integrity andProfessionalism

As students in the Masters of Project Management Program, it is essential to upholdthehighestacademicintegrityandprofessionalism standards.Theuseof Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools to prepare and complete your assessment submission is permitted only under the following conditions:

GeneralExpectations:

oTransparency:Youmustclearlydocumentandreferenceallinstanceswhere AI tools have been used to contribute to the development of your Assessment submission.

oOriginal Contributions:Your Assessment submission must demonstrate yourownunique,critical,andoriginalwork.UsingAItoolstogenerateallor the majority of your Assessment content will not meet the Assessment's Learning Outcomes as documented in the Unit Outline and will result in a failing mark.

oAlignment with Unit Outline Learning Outcomes:Your Assessment submission must show your understanding of and ability to apply the conceptstaughtwithintheUnit.RelyingonAI-generatedcontentwithout significant input and synthesis on your part does not demonstrate this understanding and will result in a failing mark.

HowtoDocumentAITool(s)Use:

oIdentify the AI Tool(s) used:Clearly state the name and version (if applicable) ofthe approved AI Tool(s)used ingenerating your Assessment submission. Please note that the following AI tools are recommended for useinpreparingyourassessmentsubmissionandcanbeaccessedviayour Curtin Single Sign-On (SSO).

CurtinApprovedGrammarly(seeBlackboard)

MicrosoftCopilot

MicrosoftTeams

AdobeExpress

oSpecify the Purpose of the AI Tool(s) used:Describe exactly how the AI Tool(s)wereusedinpreparingandgeneratingyourAssessmentsubmission content. For example:

AIwasusedtogeneratemyoutline.

AIsuggestedrevisionstoimprovegrammar,spellingandclarity.

AIgeneratedadraftsection,whichIcriticallyreviewedand substantially revised.

oProvideContext:ExplaintheextentofAITool(s)contribution.Forexample:

"Approximately15%ofthecontentinthissectionwasgeneratedusing AI."

"AI-assistedwithbrainstormingideasbutdidnotwriteanypartofthe final text."

DemonstratingYourOriginalContributions:

oHighlight Unique Work:Clearlyindicate where your original analysis, synthesis, and insights are present in the Assessment submission. Use headings,annotations,orcommentstomakethesesectionsstandout.

oExplainDecision-Making:Inareflectivesectionorfootnotes,discusshow you reviewed, critiqued, or adapted any AI-generated content in your Assessment submission to align with the required Learning Outcomes.

oSupplementaryDocumentation:Inanappendix,youmustsubmitalldrafts or notes showing the development of your Assessment work, including iterations where you refined AI contributions with your own unique input.

HowtoCiteandReferencetheuseofAITools:

oIn-TextCitations:WhereAI-generatedcontentorsuggestionsareincluded in your work (even if heavily edited), you must provide an in-text citation. For example:

(OpenAI2025)or(Grammarly2025)

oReferenceList:IncludeinyourReferenceListfulldetailsofallAItoolsused in the preparation and generation of your Assessment submission. For example:

OpenAI.(2025).ChatGPT(January2025version)[AIlanguagemodel]. Retrieved fromhttps://openai.com

Grammarly.(2025).GrammarlyWritingAssistant[Version2.0]. Retrieved fromhttps://grammarly.com

HowtoDocumenttheuseofAITool(s)andPromptAuditTrailforAppendixB:

oInclude an Appendix B that provides a comprehensive account of all AI promptsusedinthecreationofyourAssessmentsubmission.Eachentry must include, for example, the following:

AIPrompt1:Generate3alternativeProjectSponsordefinitionsandlist 1 benefit for each.

AIToolUsed:MicrosoftCopilot

AssessmentPageNumberAIPromptInformationUsed:Page4

AssessmentParagraphAIPromptInformationUsed:Para3

ExamplesofNon-CompliantUseofAITools:

oThefollowingpracticesviolateCurtinsAcademicIntegrityStandardsand will result in academic penalties:

SubmittingworkpredominantlyorentirelygeneratedbyAITools without significant personal input or analysis.

FailingtodocumentormisrepresentingtheuseofAITools.

UsingAIToolstobypassthecriticalthinkingorcreativeprocesses expected in the Assessment.

PresentingAI-generatedcontentasyourownoriginalworkwithout acknowledgment.

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 successinbothacademiaandyourfuturecareer.Misrepresentationof AI- generated content undermines your learning experience and the 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 appropriate use of AI Tools in your Assessments,consultyourUnitCoordinatororLecturerbeforesubmitting your Assessment.

For further information on the use of Gen-AI software and related tools, see Curtins Academic Integrity Website -https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/andhttps://uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au/digital/gen-ai/

Assessment Extensions

Where permitted, the extension must be formally applied for and assessed accordingtoCurtinsAssessmentExtensionPolicy.Detailsofwhichcanbe found in the Unit Outline under the headingAssessment Extension.

LateAssessmentSubmission

LateAssessmentswillbepenalisedasperCurtinsLateAssessmentPolicy.

DetailsofwhichcanbefoundintheUnitOutlineunderLateAssessment.

AboutTheAssessment

AssessmentType

Individual(notagroup)Assessment

Assessment1mustbepreparedandsubmittedasanacademicLiterature

ReviewandEssay.

ALiterature Reviewis a critical and systematic summary of the existing scholarlyresearchandliteratureonaspecifictopicorresearchquestion.Itisan essential component of academic and research papers, theses, dissertations, and other scholarly works. The primary purpose of a literature review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the chosen subject, highlight gaps in the existing literature, and establish the context and rationale for the new research being conducted.

AnEssayisaformofwritingthatpresentsacoherent,well-structured argument or analysis on a specific topic or tasks of a topic.

Furthermore, anEssayis supported by a thorough review of the literature, a thoughtful introduction and a reflective conclusion. Students must be able to demonstratetheirunderstanding,criticalthinking,andcommunicationskillsto the reader.

Literature reviews and essays are used to assess a student's knowledge of a particular subject or topic. It helps the grader to assess a students ability to research,review,analyse,andsynthesiseinformationfromvariousacademic sources.

Presentingideaslogicallyandpersuasivelyinresponseto aspecifictopicor parts of a topic is an important part of an essay construct.

Please review the example of a well-prepared literature review and essay submission by reading the PDF essay entitledLiterature Review and Essay on theBenefitstoHumansofEatingApples,OrangesandBananas.Thisexample can be found in your Assessment 1 Blackboard Announcement notification.

Assessment Instructions

1.Assessment1requiresyoutoconductyourownresearchoneachofthefour(4) tasks listed below.

2.Inrespondingtoeachofthefour(4)tasks,youmustresearchandreview current literature (no older than 10 years).

3.Youarefurtherrequiredtoincludeintotal,aminimumoffive(5)references, some from scholarly journals, peer-reviewed articles, and foundation books.

4.Youmustsupportyourargumentswithevidencefromyourresearchanduse examples to illustrate your understanding of the issues.

5.AnIntroductionsectiontohelpintroducethereadertoyourAssessmentanda Conclusion to summarise your findings is required.

6.MarkswillbeawardedaccordingtothepublishedMarkingRubric.

7.MarkswillbedeductediftheinstructionslistedintheAssessment1Briefare not strictly followed.

AssessmentTopic

Context

Projectscangenerallybecategorisedintothreebroadapproaches:

1.Predictive:also referred to as Traditional, Linear, Waterfall or Plan Driven approaches.These types ofprojects typically focusondetailed upfront planning in terms of scope, time, cost and quality. Controlled schedule execution, strict managementofchangecontrolanddeliverable-orientatedprogresstrackingare also important characteristics of this approach.

2.Adaptive:also referred to as Agile, Iterative and/or Incremental approaches. Thesetypesofprojectsfocusonlightupfrontplanning, continuousdeliveryof value, rapid response and adaption to change, fast failure and customer- centricity.

3.Hybrid:combineelementsofbothPredictiveandAdaptiveprojectapproaches. The focus is on tailoring the project approach to meet the requirements of the client, industry, sponsoring organisation, governance expectations or project endeavour.

Irrespectiveoftheselectedapproach,allprojectsrequiresomedegreeofplanning, estimating and schedule management. This helps to manage stakeholder expectations, facilitates effective decision-making, supports collaboration, and provides an expected roadmap for project teams.

Both predictive and adaptive project approaches benefit from planning, estimating and schedule management processes. Ultimately, projects that integrate planning, estimating, and schedule management are better equipped to navigatecomplexities,manageresourcesefficiently,anddeliverstakeholderresultsthatalign with stated goals and objectives.

TaskNumber

TaskDescription

WordCount

Mark

1

Introduction:

YourIntroductionmusthighlightthesignificanceof the assessment topic and set the context for the literature review and resulting essay.

Min200and

Max220

5

2

LiteratureReview:

YouarerequiredtoconductaLiteratureReviewthat critically analyses the purpose and benefits of Project Planning, Project Estimating, and Project Schedule Management.

Yourliteraturereviewmustcoverbothpredictiveand adaptive project approaches.

Min400and

Max600

30

3

AcademicEssay:

YouarenowrequiredtowriteanEssaythatexpands on the concepts discussed in the literature review conducted in Task 2.

Your essay must provide a comprehensive exploration ofthepurposeandbenefitsofProjectPlanning,Project Estimating, and Project Schedule Management within both predictive and adaptive project approaches.

Min700and

Max960

35

4

Conclusion:

YourConclusionmust summarise the main points discussed in youressay and mustoffer some important insightsorimplicationsrelatedtotheassessmenttopic.

Min200and

Max220

5

Academic Writing, Referencing and Compliancewiththe Requirementsofthe Assessment Brief

Academicwriting,Englishgrammar,wordchoice, sentence structure, paragraphing and overall readability.

Referencing such as in-text citations, use of quotations, paraphrasing etc. and comply strictly withtheChicago17Breferencingstandardaswell as Curtins policy on the use of Gen-AI Tools.

Overalladherencetotherequirementsofthe Assessment Brief.

25

AssessmentPre-SubmissionChecklist

Pleaseusethischecklisttoensureyouhavecompliedwithalltherequirementsofthis AssessmentBrief before submitting your Assessment response via Turnitin.

ComplianceCheck:

Tick

• I have read and fully understood all the Assessment Brief requirements and my Assessment submission demonstrates my own unique, critical, and original work.

• Literature Review and Essay Style Assessment.

• Cover Page, including Word Count (per question section and overall) declaration.

• Contents Page with Numbered Task Description Headings and Sub-Headings.

• Introduction.

• Conclusion.

• References.

• Total word count between a minimum of 1500 and a maximum of 2000.

• AllMUSTHAVEsintheBriefcompliedwith.

• AllMUSTNOTHAVEsintheBriefcompliedwith.

• I have clearly documented and referenced all instances where AI Tools have been used to contribute to the development of my Assessment submission.

• In total, a minimum of five(5)references,somefromscholarlyjournals,peer- reviewed articles, and textbooks, used.

• References used are no older than ten(10) years other than where foundation references have been cited?

• All references comply with Chicago 17B Reference and Gen AI Guidelines. I havereviewedtheBasicReferencingGuidelinesPDF.

• Microsoft Word 2016 and above format only (notPDF)

• Page Size A4
• Line Spacing 1.5
• Font Style Calibri
• Font Size 11
• Margins Standard
• Spelling, grammar and punctuation checked

FAQ

1.WhatisCriticalThinking?

Academicworkisintendedto be'scholarly'.Thismeansit shouldbeofahighstandardandappropriateto the particular level of study it represents.

Ameaningfulwaytodemonstratethequalityofyourargumentsorevidenceinyouracademicwritingisby referring to work by others. The status of this work depends on how authoritative it is.

If you are a criticalreader, you look for'authority'in the form of references to relevant supporting work, whichhasbeenpublishedinacademicjournals,ortextbooks.Tofindoutmoreaboutcriticalthinking,see the Curtin Learning Centre Introduction to Critical Thinking.http://studyskills.curtin.edu.au/thinkingmatters/section-2-introduction-to-critical-thinking/

2.WhatdoesaPeer-Reviewedsourcemean?

A peer-reviewed source has been independently evaluated by other qualified academics who would have readitcriticallytoensurethatthematerialitcontainsisfactuallyaccurateandthatthereasoningbehindit is logically sound.

Thisisunlikethematerialfoundinnewspapers,magazinesormanyonlinesources,wherethecontentmay not have been checked by anyone else or where the work simply puts forward one person's opinion.

3.HowdoIfindPeer-Reviewedjournalarticles?

The most straightforward way of finding peer-reviewed literature is using the Curtin Library cataloguesearchwithapeer-reviewedfilter.Gotohttps://catalogue.curtin.edu.auandtypeinyoursearchterms(e.g., Project Planning, Project Estimating and Project Schedule Management). Once the search results appear, click Peer-reviewed articles on the right-hand side column, under Availability.

Google Scholar is another widely used and popular research database. However, use caution because GoogleScholarmaynotfilterresultsforonlypeer-reviewedacademicjournals.Moreinformationabout Google Scholar can be found on the Curtin Library website:http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/c.php?g=202422&p=1332806

4.Howmanypeer-reviewedjournalarticlesdoIneed?

You are requiredto incorporate a minimum of five (5)scholarly peer-reviewed articles inyour Assessment. Referencesfromothersourcessuchastextbooks, andreputablemagazines(e.g.,HarvardBusinessReview) can be used as long as you have five (5) scholarly references.

Websitesarenotacceptableasareferenceunlesstheyareanonlineversionofareputablepublication(e.g., Project Management Journal). Wikipedia is not acceptable as it has minimal credibility since anyone can go in and change a Wikipedia page.

5.HowwillyoumarkmyAssessment?

ThemarkingstructureforthisAssessmentisasperthepublishedRubric.

6.Arethereanyotherresourcestohelpmeout?

OnBlackboard,undertheLearningSupportmenu,youwillfindtabsfortheStudentSupportCentreand theLearning Centre.

7.CanyoucheckmyAssessmentformebeforeitisdue?

Given that your lecturer will be the one marking your work, they are not allowed to review draft Assessments before submission.