Abstracts Due: Quantitative and Qualitative

An abstract is a short description or synopsis of a journal article, research, or other written material. Abstracts should be accurate, brief, clear, and include only the most essential information.

The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with published research, research designs, and methodologies. For the assignment, you will select one quantitative research study and one qualitative research study related to the field of nursing and write an abstract of the investigation for each study. Each abstract should be between 150–250 words. You must attach the research studies to the respective abstracts.

Ensure the following questions are addressed in each abstract:

1. What type of research is it (quantitative, qualitative, and design)?
2. What was the research question(s) or hypothesis?
3. What is the sample, the sample size, and sample attributes?
4. What was the setting of the study?
5. What were the researcher’s findings? (Identify one.)

Unit III Project I

Some of the people working on the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project have questions about their roles and responsibilities in the upcoming testing portion of the project. Use the personnel and other information provided in the“Running Case” on page 400 of the textbook to create a staffing plan.

Use the staffing plan template provided here to identify role requirements, assign staff to specific roles, estimate what you would think the resource loading would be for this project, and identify any potential training requirements that might be needed to support the project.

Save your document, and submit for grading.

In Unit VII, the staffing plan you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 3.1.7 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit III Project II

Some of the people working on the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project have questions about their roles and responsibilities in the upcoming testing portion of the project. Use the personnel and other information provided in the“Running Case” on pages 220, 265, & 400 of the textbook to complete the organization chart.

Use the project organization chart template provided here as a guide to prepare an organization chart that represents the structure of the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project. Once you have completed the chart, save your document, and submit for grading.

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In Unit VII, the project organization chart you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 2.1.1 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit IV Project

Use the communications plan template provided here and the “Running Case” on page 436 of the textbook to completethe following task for the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project.

Prepare a communications plan to address the many challenges described in the “Running Case” by using the following as a guideline.

A communications plan is written to define the communication requirements needed to successfully execute a project and describe how information will be distributed. Your communications management plan should consist of the following elements:

•  what information needs to be communicated—include the level of detail and format;
•  how information will be communicated (e.g., meetings, email, telephone, web portal);
•  when information will be distributed—how often and whether communications will be formal or informal;
•  who is responsible for communicating project information;
•  communication requirements for all project stakeholders/team members;
•  what project resources are allocated for communications;
•  how changes in the communication process are managed;
•  identification of constraints, internal or external, which affect project communications;
•  identification of templates, formats, or documents the project must use; and
•  the escalation process for resolving any communication-based conflicts or issues.Save your document, and submit for grading.In Unit VII, the communications plan you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 3.1.8 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.Unit V ProjectUse the risk register template provided here, the probability/impact matrix template provided here, and the “Running Case” on page 475 of the textbook to complete the following task for the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project.Part 1: Prepare a risk register using Table 11-5 and the data located on page 456 of the textbook. In addition to listing thethree risks shown in the “Running Case”, list five additional risks for the risk register; a total of eight risks should be listed. Make certain to include negative and positive risks.Part 2: Plot the risks identified in Part 1 of this assignment on the probability/impact matrix. Use a 10-point scale to rank the probability and impact of each risk on meeting project objectives. One (1) represents the lowest risk value, and ten (10) represents the highest risk value. Use a risk calculation of probability times impact to determine the risk value (e.g., if the probability of a risk occurring is 2, and risk impact is 5, then the risk value would equal 10). Modify your risk register created in Part 1 to include a risk value column between the impact and status columns, and enter the risk value on your register.

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Save your document, and submit for grading.

In Unit VII, the risk register and probability/impact matrix you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 3.1.9 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VI Project

Use the weighted scoring model template provided here and the “Running Case” on page 505 of the textbook to completethe following task for the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project.

Use the source selection criteria outlined below to complete the weighted scoring model matrix; enter the ratings, and calculate the scores for each of the criteria listed. The result will be a total weighted score for the three proposals shown below.

•  Management Approach—15%
•  T echnical Approach—15%
•  Past Performance—20%
•  Price—20%
•  Interview Results and Samples—30%Three companies have provided proposals to complete the work. Enter the following scores:Proposal 1: 80, 90, 70, 90, and 80 Proposal 2: 90, 50, 95, 80, and 95 Proposal 3: 60, 90, 90, 80, and 65Add a paragraph to your spreadsheet that summarizes the results, and provide your recommendation on which proposal should be accepted. Once you have completed the assignment, save your document, and submit for grading.In Unit VII, the weighted scoring model you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 4.1.1 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.Unit VII ProjectUse the stakeholder strategy chart template provided here and the “Running Case” on page 527 of the textbook to complete the following task for the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project.

1. Complete a stakeholder register using the personnel information listed below. Indicate if you think the personnel are internal or external to the program.
2. Develop a stakeholder management strategy for the project, focusing on the members who are NOT on the project team (e.g., Hillary, Gayle, and Supplier A [Ted]). Be creative in developing your potential management strategies.

Personnel List:

•  Tony Prince – Project manager
•  Hillary – Project sponsor
•  Bonnie – Programmer/analyst in IT department
•  Patrick – Network specialist in IT department
•  Nancy – Business analyst in IT department
•  Gayle – Sponsor & VP of Human Resources
•  Yusaff – Human resources specialist
•  Cassandra – Financial specialist
•  Supplier A (Ted) – hired to handle training on the new system and manage the incentives program.
•  20,000 full-time employees and 5,000 part-time employees who represent users of the new system.

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Save your document, and submit for grading.

The stakeholder strategy chart that you created in this unit will be integrated into Section 4.1.2 of the IT Project Management Plan (PMP) template; the PMP template is located in the instructions for the Unit VII Final Project.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VII Final Project

The culmination of this course is the creation of a Project Management Plan (PMP) that realistically represents those used in the industry to document and provide management oversight to small, medium, and large projects of varying levels of complexity. To meet the requirements for the final project, utilize the PMP template provided here, and complete the following:

1. Review and update the projects completed in Units II-VII, and then integrate your work from previous units into the PMP template.
2. To ensure consistency and completeness, make certain to review and update the elements which will be transferred from the work you completed in ITC 4760, Information Technology Evaluation and Implementation I.
3. Submit to Blackboard for review and grading.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

BUS 419: Project Estimating and Budgeting

“Balancing the Needs of Your Stakeholders.” Please respond to the following:

• For the project you selected in Week 1, determine the primary manner in which you would address the likely stakeholders’ needs and wants while balancing the project scope. Provide at least two (2) specific examples of addressing such needs and wants to support your response
• From the e-Activity, recommend at least two (2) strategies that a project manager may use to manage stakeholders’ needs. Provide a rationale to support your response.

PHI 210: Critical Thinking

Share and discuss examples of arguments with an implied premise. (Basically find an article and explain why its biased). 130 words.

Week 6: Where Does the Time Go?

It’s pretty common to hear people say, “I don’t know how I am going to get this all done.” We may think we manage our time well and know how to multitask, but there are always tips and tricks that help us make the most of our time.

For example, every day after school, one mother usually waited for her son 10-15 minutes in the parking lot of the elementary school. She realized that sitting there was simply a waste of her time. She then chose to log in to her online class with her cell phone and read her textbook during this time. At the end of the week, she realized that the time in the car was 50-75 minutes of reading time!

Likewise, a father carried 10 flashcards each day in his pocket. He took 5 minutes on each of his breaks at work to review the cards. He found that he retained so much more information by taking 5 minutes here and there to review concepts. Tips like this help students balance school, work, family, and other life demands.

In this post, you will:

1. Explain time management in your own words.
2. Explain how a person truly knows if he or she manages time well. What evidence supports the idea that someone manages time well?
3. Provide at least two time-saving tips that you use/ have used at school, at work, or in life, and explain how they have helped you.
4. Explain how “I need” statements can help with time management.