Understanding Cost and Value Management

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See attached paper writing instructions. There must be at least 4 resources and the following is one resource that must be used:
Venkataraman, R., & Pinto, J. (2008). Cost and value management in projects. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.

INF337Grading Rubric
Assignment: Research Paper
Research Paper
This final research paper must demonstrate the understanding of new learning in project management, and how it relates
to cost and value management. This is an assignment with a length of six to eight pages that should integrate the reading,
multimedia and class discussions. It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text, as well as at least three
sources from the Internet or online library to support your views.

Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. It is recommended to use
examples from your professional experience where possible, or build from your learning in the discussion boards.

Focus of the Research Paper
Use at least one project you have been a team member of, or a project manager for, as an example to contextualize the
research topics below:

All of the following topics must be addressed in order for the paper to be complete:

a) The importance of work packages to support the creation and use of the WBS.
b) How to establish a cost and schedule performance measurement baseline.
c) Provide examples of EVM and how it will help the PM understand project status.
d) How the PM uses project control charts to show project status and represent value.
e) Describe an effective change management process to ensure a successful project.

Writing the Research Paper
The Research Paper:

Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
approved APA style guide.

Must include a cover page that includes:
– Title of paper
– Student’s name
– Course name and number
– Instructor’s name
– Date submitted

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use at least three outside sources from the Internet or online library.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the

approved APA style guide.

2

Grading Criteria
Research Paper
30 percent

Content Criteria Weight
The following elements are included :

The importance of work packages to support the creation and use of the WBS.

4
How to establish a cost and schedule performance measurement baseline. 4
Provides examples of EVM and how it will help the PM understand project status. 4
How the PM uses project control charts to show project status and represent value 4
Describes an effective change management process to ensure a successful project. 4
Demonstrates the understanding of new learning in project management, and how it

relates to cost and value management.
4

Writing Skills
The content is well organized and presented in a clear manner. 2

The paper is proofread and contains very few, if any, minor errors. 1

Research Criteria
The paper includes a minimum at least three professional resources (beyond the textbook). 1

.

5

Style Criteria
The paper is 6-8 double-spaced pages in length (not including the cover page and reference page)
and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved style guide.

.5

The paper includes a cover page that includes:
− Name of paper
− Student’s name
− Course name and number
− Instructor’s name
− Date submitted

.5

The paper includes, on the final page, a list of references that is completed according to APA style
as outlined in the approved style guide.

5