Project Manager Earned Value Management (EVM)

Part A: Note-Taking & Data Gathering

This is your research preparation. It will help you organise ideas from your sources.

Instructions:

1. Find four different sources about your chosen career. These sources can include websites, academic articles, interviews, videos, or materials from professional associations. Ensure that the sources are credible and relevant.

• At least one must be a video, podcast, or recorded interview (an oral source).

2. Take notes from each source using any one of the following methods:

• A bullet-point list
• A simple table (with main ideas, quotes, and your thoughts)
• A mind map
• A linear list
• A Cornell-style note sheet

3. Your notes and presented data should:

• Show what the source says (key ideas)
• Include relevant quotes, paraphrases and/or summaries
• Include relevant statistics, examples, and any other pertinent information.
• Include short reflections or questions (if possible)
• Ensure that you accurately reference each source and specific sequences within your notes using APA7 referencing style. This would assist you greatly in writing your synthesis (Part B)

Part B: Academic Synthesis

Write a short academic text (600 words) where you summarise and compare the key ideas from your four sources.

Your synthesis should:

• Combine and link the ideas from all four sources
• Show what they agree or disagree on
• Be written in your own words (some quotes are okay, but keep it balanced)
• Focus on the big ideas about your chosen career (e.g., challenges, opportunities, changes, future needs)
• Offer your own critical perspective on provided outcome  
• Use formal, academic style
• Ensure that you accurately in-text reference each information you throughout by following APA7 referencing style.