For the final part of your course project, you will create apresentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (approximately 10 to 15 slides)of the project you have compiled over the past 4 modules. Thepresentation should be an overview of the information contained in theproject plan. The Final Project PowerPoint presentation should includethe synopsis of the following:

• Project Selection
• Work breakdown into the three phases of the project life cycle
• Scope statement
• Communications plan
• Risk analysis
• Project Budget
• Project Schedule
• Resource Plan
• Reconciliation of project tasks as per life cycle phases, process groups and project management knowledge areas.

If you are new to creating a PowerPoint presentation, visit the following free tutorial websites for assistance:

• Rasmussen’s PowerPoint tutorial resource – Learning Express (registration is required)
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 Tutorial
• PowerPoint 2013

In addition, you will be submitting your final writtenproject proposal report. Using the templates and plans you havedeveloped over the course, write a final proposal on how you recommendthe Annual Convention be planned and delivered. The final report mustemphasize Project Management. Your final proposal should be a minimum of5 pages.

Although your report will include some discussion of the technicalnature of the study project, that discussion should be brief and only toprovide background about the project. Similarly, avoid lengthydiscussion about the histories or backgrounds of companies involved inthe project.

The emphasis of the report must be on the “how, what,why, when, who” of the management of the Investigation Project. Avoidlengthy technical discussions, or lengthy discussion about the companyhistory, technical requirements, or details of the actual work done inthe project. These are not project management topics.

The purposeof the report is to show the instructor what you have learned from theinvestigation project about project management. Thus, avoid discussionsthat could lead to the conclusion that little or nothing additionalabout project management was learned from the investigation project!

Also, make sure to include the following at the end of the proposal:

1. Appendices. Appendices can include anydocumentation or materials you wish to add to substantiate your report.However, any material you include in the Appendix must be directlyreferenced somewhere in the body of the report. Do not include materialin the Appendices that is not referenced in the report.
2. Try to include figures, diagram, tables, charts, etc.in the body of the report. This will make the report more readable andinteresting. For example, instead of describing a Gantt chart used inthe Investigation Project, include the chart (or part of it) in thereport. Show samples of actual schedules, memos, budget reports, etc.These can be included in the body of the report or in the Appendix.
3. Professional Quality: Spelling, grammatical,typing or other errors are unacceptable. As are all professionaldocuments, your report will be judged as much for readability andappearance as for content. Carefully proof read the report beforesubmitting it. A poorly written report will receive a lower grade.
4. All materials, notes, original documents, etc., should be handed in with the final report. These can be included in a separate file if necessary.

Your submission should follow the essentials of APA (i.e., coverpage, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, reference section at the end, in-textcitations, etc.).

Would you like information about how to format in APA? Click here.

• Papers should be spell-checked and submitted to Grammarly prior to submitting your paper to the drop box.
• “Grammarly” is a free service for Rasmussen students.Once you’ve made all of your suggested grammar corrections, submit yourpaper to the Drop Box, along with your Grammarly PDF report as aseparate attachment. Your goal is to obtain a Grammarly score of 90 -100%.

*Grammarly instructions can be accessed by clicking on this link
Grammarly handout
Grammarly Student User Guide

Would you like information about how to complete research papers? Click here.

Would you like information about how to complete projects? Click here.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Saveyour PowerPoint presentation as a Microsoft PowerPoint file. (Macusers, please remember to append the “.pptx” extension to the filename.)