DVA2601 ASSIGNMENTS memos

DVA2601 ASSIGNMENTS General approach to essay writing Each assignment requires that you write an introduction in which you unpack the question by providing your interpretation and a brief outline of how you are going to approach the question. Each paragraph ought to explain a point/fact that addresses the question. You should support your points with reference to literature and where necessary give examples. You should not have a paragraph that only explains an example as examples alone are not an answer. Your essay should end with a conclusion where you sum up the points that you discussed in the essay. You may not discuss any new issues in your conclusion. Make it short and to the point. Always start by reading the prescribed material to form an understanding of the content and make notes on the relevant information to answer the essay question. You may use additional sources in your essay. Please ensure that you provide references for all the sources you use. Below are the guidelines to questions 2-7. How to approach the question Start by consulting the prescribed material to form an understanding of the content. In your introduction, unpack how you have chosen to address the question, and if you like, add the steps that you are going to follow to address the question. The study unit takes Conyers and Hills’ project planning process as the starting point before moving on to MacArthur’s “project sequence”. It then turns to the participatory project management cycle. This cycle is discussed in the article in the Hart et al article using two case studies. To do well in this assignment you must show the similarities and differences between the three project cycles: Question 2 Compare the traditional project cycle, MacArthur’s project sequence and the participatory project management cycle. Then discuss which one of them is best suited to ensure that learning takes place and that project planning is improved. Assessment evidence:  Draw a comparison of the three approaches.  Analyse the approaches and discuss which one allows learning to take place.  Substantiate points with reference to sources.  Provide relevant examples.