Introduction to project management/IPM101/Assessment/IPM101 Rubric

Weighting table

Each task contributes to the calculation of the final grade according to the following proportional weightings.

Task	Weighting
Task 1: Candidate's context	Not assessed
Task 2: Stakeholder analysis for infrastructure project	30%
Task 3: Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for an infrastructure project	20%
Task 4: Describe a project	30%
Task 5: Identify and define effective leadership skills for project teams	20%
Total	100%

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Task 1: Candidate's context

Candidate provides a brief description of their current role, why they are submitting this Edubit assessment and provides a summary of any prior work experience in project management or a related field.

This information is not assessed but is intended to provide context for the assessor.

Task 2: Stakeholder analysis for infrastructure project

Weighting: 30%

Achieved 10 - 9	Achieved 8-7	Achieved 6-5	Not achieved 4-0
Exemplary explanation of the key elements of the infrastructure project to provide sufficient context for the stakeholder analysis. Five (5) or more stakeholder groups correctly identified, and described. Key objectives for all stakeholders correctly identified. Primary influences identified correctly for all stakeholders identified. Three or more appropriate references and in-text citations with no errors in the APA style.	Good explanation of the key elements of the infrastructure project project to provide sufficient context for the stakeholder analysis. Three (3) or four (4) stakeholder groups correctly identified and described. Objectives for most stakeholders correctly identified. Primary influences identified correctly for most stakeholders identified. One or more appropriate references listed in the bibliography with no errors in the APA style.	Adequate explanation of the key elements of the infrastructure project to provide some context for the stakeholder analysis. Two (2) stakeholder groups correctly identified and described. Objectives for some stakeholders correctly identified. Primary influences identified correctly for some stakeholders identified. One reference listed in the bibliography (one or two minor errors in the APA style are permissible)	No context or inadequate explanation to provide the context for the stakeholder analysis. One (1) (or no) stakeholder group correctly identified or described. No (or incorrect) objective or influence described.

Task 3: Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for an infrastructure project

Weighting: 20%

Achieved 10 - 9	Achieved 8-7	Achieved 6-5	Not achieved 4-0
Eight (8) or more PMBOK knowledge areas described correctly (see page 24 in the PDF version of the prescribed textbook). Eight (8) or more correct examples from infrastructure project in task one (1) provided.	Six (6) to seven (7) PMBOK knowledge areas correctly described (see page 24 in the PDF version of the prescribed textbook). Five (5) or more correct examples from infrastructure project in task one (1) provided.	Five (5) PMBOK knowledge areas correctly described (see page 24 in the PDF version of the prescribed textbook). Four (4) or more correct examples from infrastructure project in task one (1) provided.	Less than five (5) PMBOK knowledge areas identified and described correctly (see page 24 in the PDF version of the prescribed textbook). Incorrect or missing examples from infrastructure project in task one (1).

Task 4: Describe a project

Weighting: 30%

Achieved 10 - 9	Achieved 8-7	Achieved 6-5	Not achieved 4-0
Outstanding project overview providing a clear and unambiguous context for the project definition. Appropriate single objective / deliverable stated clearly in a sentence. All elements of the project definition addressed including bibliographic reference of the definition using the APA style without referencing errors. Phases of the Project Life Cycle correctly identified with relevant examples from project.	Good project overview to provide context to assess all elements of the project definition. Appropriate single objective / deliverable stated in a sentence. Most elements of the project definition addressed including bibliographic reference of the definition using the APA style without referencing errors. All four phases of the Project Life Cycle correctly explained and supported by examples. Mostly correct examples from project.	Adequate project overview to provide sufficient context to assess most elements of the project definition. Basic description of objective / deliverable. Some elements of project definition addressed. A few APA style errors permissible. All four phases of the Project Life Cycle correctly explained and supported with some examples from project.	Overview does not provide sufficient context to evaluate the elements of the project definition. Project objective or deliverable is not clearly defined. Some elements of project definition addressed. Missing bibliographic reference / many APA style errors. Less than four phases of the Project Life Cycle correctly identified. Few or no correct examples from project.

Task 5: Identify and define effective leadership skills for project teams

Weighting: 15%

Achieved 10 - 9	Achieved 8-7	Achieved 6-5	Not achieved 4-0
Correct identification, accurate descriptions, and outstanding examples of four (4) interpersonal skills. Realistic and attainable skill development process described. Two (2) activities for team engagement correctly identified with comprehensive descriptions provided. Four (4) or more appropriate references and in-text citations with no errors in the APA style.	Four (4) interpersonal skills interpersonal skills correctly identified. Descriptions are correct and acceptable examples for most have been provided. Realistic and attainable skill development process described. Two (2) activities for team engagement correctly identified. Descriptions are clear but lacking depth. Two (2) to three (3) appropriate references listed in the bibliography with no errors in the APA style.	Three (3) interpersonal skills correctly identified. Descriptions are mostly correct but examples are incomplete. Skill development process identified but may be unrealistic. Two (2) activities for team engagement correctly identified, but descriptions are incomplete / unclear. One reference listed in the bibliography (one or two minor errors in the APA style are permissible)	Less than three (3) interpersonal skills identified, or descriptions are unclear and most examples missing or incorrect. Skill development process inappropriate or absent. Incorrect or no activities identified for team engagement. Bibliography missing and / or many APA style errors.