INDIVIDUAL Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for you to analytically consider two project-based journal papers on a project management topic covered in this course. You will contrast and compare the main themes, arguments, theoretical foundations (if specified), theoretical claims or empirical findings, and conclusions in the papers. Your assignment should, as a minimum, clearly:
- Find two papers from established project management journals (list below)
- Identify the central problem(s) or issue(s) in the two papers
- Provide a concise discussion of how the authors in the two papers consider the problem(s) or issue(s) in similar or different ways
- Consider if the problem(s) or issue(s) appear to require further research or consideration (theoretical and practical); if so, in what ways
- Discuss why the similarities or differences are relevant to a project management topic covered in this course
Your assignment should be 1500 words in length (+/- 10 percent), excluding references and appendixes, essay format, following APA 7th style conventions. As a guide, you’re expected to reference or use about 10-20 relevant, primary sources of information including peer reviewed, see Understanding what information you need. Assignment must be submitted in Moodle using Word format, double-spaced, Arial font size of 11 or 12 pt. Make sure your references follow APA 7th edition conventions. Students that use generative AI tools or similar platforms must insert the link to the generative text or image they used to help them with their assignment.
When analysing your journal papers, you’re expected to establish solid arguments, read the following book chapter: The Craft of Research: Making a good argument. It’s also recommended that you review Monash University’s Learn HQ website which has great learning resources.
List of reputable PM journals:
International Journal of Project Management
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-project-management
https://journals.sagepub.com/overview-metric/PMX?
https://growingscience.com/jpm/jpm.html
Suggested structure for the assignment
- Title
- Student ID
- Introduction (about 150-200 words)
- Keywords (about 4-6)
- Body (headings which include subheadings, tables and diagrams)
- Conclusion (about 150-200 words)
- Link(s) to generative AI text and/or image(s)
- References (about 10-20 relevant, primary sources of information)
- Appendix, if required
For further information, see Writing an essay.
Generative AI tools are not restricted for this assessment task
In this assessment, you can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to assist you in any way. Any use of generative AI must be appropriately acknowledged (see Learn HQ)
Grading criteria
- Introduction and conclusion: How well does your introduction address the project issue you’re exploring? And, how well have you restated the problem and position in the conclusion?
- Paragraph and sentence structure: How well are your sentences and paragraphs structured?
- Writing quality (grammar, vocabulary, written expression): How well are your points articulated, argued and synthesized? Otherwise, your claim, evidence and the analysis.
- Summaries of papers: How well have you deeply summarized the main theme(s) and principle(s) in the papers?
- Comparison analysis: How well have you discussed the similarities and differences in the two papers?
- APA style and references: How well have you followed the APA 7th edition referencing style? And, how many relevant, primary sources of information including peer reviewed have you used?
Grading scaleHigh distinction: Demonstration of extended knowledge, skills and attributes at an exceptional level, showing fluency, originality and integration of concepts.
Distinction: Demonstration of extended knowledge, skills and attributes at a superior level, showing fluency and emerging originality and integration of concepts.
Credit: Demonstration of fundamental knowledge, skills and attributes at a proficient level, showing fluency in concepts.
Pass: Demonstration of fundamental knowledge, skills and attributes at a satisfactory level.
Fail: Lack of satisfactory demonstration of fundamental knowledge, skills and expected attributes.