1. Assigned Readings: Chapter 2: Project Selection and Prioritization Chapter
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Assigned Readings:Chapter 2: Project Selection and PrioritizationChapter 3: Chartering
ProjectsInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post
what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other
thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook
chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the
textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the
text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your
discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following
questions:Describe the interaction between vision and mission statements.What is a
charter? Describe what an effective charter should accomplish. How is a charter like a
contract? How is it different from a contract?What is scope creep and how can it be
prevented?Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course
material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!Your initial
post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (written in full essay, using proper
paragraph structure, sources cited within the body of the main text and Times New Roman
with font size 12).Submitting the Initial Posting: Your initial post should be completed by
Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST.Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively (at
least 100 words) to of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as
“I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not
considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. Also, just repeating
information from the course material or your own initial post does not satisfy these
criteria.Continue the discussion through Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences
between your postings and your colleagues’ postings. Provide additional insights or
alternative perspectives. This means an on-going conversation in addition to the two
required responses above.Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer
responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement
displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on six areas: Content Knowledge
& Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge
& Course Material, Presentation & Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students.