Homework: Introduction to Project Management Tools Activity
Overview
The purpose of this activity is to expose you to the Microsoft Project tool for the purpose of developing a project plan and Gantt chart for a hypothetical 30-day hobby project of your choice. Examples include building a deck, painting the garage, or planting a vegetable garden. Completing this activity will help to jump start your successful completion of the project deliverables throughout the course.
This activity consists of two parts:
Part I: Project Introduction, or Project Plan
You will write a 3 to 5 pages document outlining the project specifics, such as its key objectives and scope, functional and technical requirements, key components, etc.
Part II: Gantt Chart
You will use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart for your hobby project. Download Microsoft Project to your computer if you don't already have it installed and familiarize yourself with its features.
Instructions
Part I: Project Introduction or Project Plan
Write a 3 to 5 pages project plan in which you:
i. Document the hobby project's key objectives and scope.
ii. Develop the hobby project's functional and technical requirements.
iii. Design the hobby project's components, including size, shape, and quality.
iv. Implement the project according to the chosen design and components.
Part II: Gantt Chart
Use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart identifying the major and minor tasks, illustrating dependency relationships between activities.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.