Week 1 Task: Project Proposal:

Your task for this week is to create a project proposal for a hypothetical software development project. The proposal should include the project's objective, the needed resources, a cost estimate, and a preliminary timeline. This task will require you to research different software development methodologies to identify the most suitable approach for this project. You should also consider potential risks and how you would mitigate them. Your deliverable will be a comprehensive DOC file that includes all of the above elements. The key steps for this task include identifying the project's objective, researching suitable methodologies, estimating costs, and creating a timeline. Your submission will be evaluated based on the feasibility of your proposal, the appropriateness of your chosen methodology, and the thoroughness of your risk mitigation strategies.

Week 2 Task: Project Planning:

For this week, you will create a detailed project plan based on the proposal you developed in Week 1. Your plan should include a work breakdown structure, a project schedule, and a communication plan. This task will require you to allocate resources efficiently, set realistic deadlines, and plan for effective communication among team members. Your deliverable will be a DOC file that outlines your project plan in detail. The key steps include creating a work breakdown structure, setting a project schedule, and developing a communication plan. Your submission will be evaluated on the realism of your plan, the efficiency of your resource allocation, and the effectiveness of your communication strategies.

Week 3 Task: Project Execution Plan:

This week, you will be developing a project execution plan. This plan should outline how you will manage the project's execution, including how you will manage quality, handle potential changes, and communicate progress. You will need to consider how you will monitor and control the project to ensure it stays on track. Your deliverable will be a DOC file that provides a comprehensive plan for executing your project. Key steps include outlining quality management procedures, planning for change management, and detailing communication strategies for project progress. Your submission will be evaluated on the comprehensiveness of your plan, the appropriateness of your procedures, and your strategies for keeping the project on track.

Week 4 Task: Project Evaluation:

For the final week, your task is to develop a project evaluation plan. This plan should detail how you will assess the success of the project upon its completion, including the metrics you will use and how you will collect and analyze data. Your deliverable will be a DOC file that outlines your evaluation plan. Key steps for this task include identifying appropriate metrics for success, planning data collection and analysis methods, and detailing how you will use this information to assess the project's success. Your submission will be evaluated on the appropriateness of your chosen metrics, the feasibility of your data collection and analysis methods, and your plans for using this information to evaluate the project.