The research paper consists of three distinct assignments:

1. Write a research paper on a selected topic of project management (example topics are listed below). Submit the topic selected by June 25, 2017

2. Utilize the project management skill you learned so far, update your project schedule and print a dashboard export, remaining work report, and Gantt Chart, etc. using Microsoft Project to a PowerPoint/Word/pdf file.

Include a short paragraph summarizing the status and remaining activities of your group project in the report.

• 10 -15 pages in content length plus cover page, references

• 12 font-size, 1" margins, double-spaced, including figures, tables, etc.

• APA formatted

• Minimum six (6) sources - at least four (4) from peer reviewed journals

• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion

• See rubric for more detailed grading criteria APA Format

Select a topic from the following list on which you would like to conduct an in-depth investigation:

• Project management critical success factors.

• Challenges of global virtual projects.

• Future development of project management.

• Soft skills of project management.

• The relationship between project management and overall performance of a company.

Note: Other topics of interest can be proposed with prior approval of the instructor.