School of Design and the Built Environment

Project Planning, Estimating and Schedule Management

Assessment 1 Brief

Unit: PRJM6002 and PRM530

Assessment Type

Literature Review and Essay on the Purpose and Benefits of Project Planning, Estimating, and Scheduling Management.

Assessment Mark Value

35% of the overall Unit Mark.

Assessment Due Week/Date

Please refer to the PRJM6002 or PRM530 Unit Outline (Submission Schedule) on Blackboard for details relating to the week number, dates, and times for all assessment submissions. Click on the Unit Information tab under ABOUT THIS UNIT.

Assessment Policy

Please review the latest Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available on Blackboard under the ASSESSMENTS AND FEEDBACK section.
Where permitted, extensions must be formally applied for and assessed according to Curtin’s Assessment Extension Policy (see the Unit Outline under “Assessment Extension”).
Late assessments will be penalised as per Curtin’s Late Assessment Policy (see the Unit Outline under “Late Assessment”).
Only one submission via Turnitin on Blackboard is permitted.

Important Assessment Information

Assessment Word Count

Minimum: 1500 words
Maximum: 2000 words

Word Count Exclusions

Cover Page
Contents Page
Images
Appendix A (References)
Appendix B (AI Prompt Audit Trail)

Word Count Inclusions

Introduction
Response to Tasks (listed in the “Assessment Task” section)
Conclusion
Tables (if any)

Assessment Must Haves

Cover Page (with the following information clearly displayed):

Unit Number: PRJM6002 or PRM530
Assessment Heading: Literature Review and Essay on the Purpose and Benefits of Project Planning, Estimating and Scheduling Management
Student Name and Student Number
Total Word Count (excluding appendices and other exclusions)

Introduction
Task Description Headings
Conclusion
Appendix A – References (in alphabetical order)
Appendix B – AI Prompt Audit Trail
Page numbers at the bottom right of each page

Appendix A – References

Minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed journals and/or scholarly articles required
You may also reference primary textbooks from the Unit Blackboard Reading List
Do not use sources older than 10 years, unless they are foundational (e.g., PMI documents)
No Wikipedia, Google, or grey sources allowed

Appendix B – AI Prompt Audit Trail

See the section below on Academic Integrity and AI Tool Use for details on how to complete Appendix B.

Assessment Format

File format: Microsoft Word 2016 or above (PDF not accepted)
Page Size: A4
Line Spacing: 1.5
Font: Calibri, size 11
Margins: Standard
Language: English
All spelling, grammar, and syntax must be checked prior to submission

Academic Integrity and Professionalism

As postgraduate students, it is essential to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and professionalism. The use of Generative AI tools is allowed, but only under strict conditions:

General Expectations

Transparency: Clearly document and reference all AI tool use.
Original Contributions: Your submission must be your own unique work.
Alignment: Your submission must show that you understand and can apply unit concepts. Over-reliance on AI will result in failure.

How to Document AI Tool(s) Use

1. Identify the AI Tool(s) Used

Include the name and version, e.g.:

Microsoft Copilot
Grammarly (Curtin-approved version)
Adobe Express
Microsoft Teams

2. Specify the Purpose of the Tool

Examples:

AI generated a rough outline.
AI helped revise grammar and clarity.
AI drafted a paragraph which I revised.

3. Provide Context