HQS 620 Communication Plan Assignment -

HQS 620 Communication Plan Assignment

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to create a communication plan for stakeholders. This communication plan is in relation to the case study you selected in the Class Resources.

Complete the “Communication Plan Template” located in the topic Resources folder.

This assignment requires two or three scholarly resources.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Prepare Part 2 of the template according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Resources

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What Drives Continuous Improvement Project Success in Healthcare?

Read “What Drives Continuous Improvement Project Success in Healthcare?” by Stelson, Hille, Eseonu, and Doolen, from Internat

Communication Plan Template

Utilize the “Communication Plan Template” to complete the topic assignment.

HQS-620-RS-CommunicationPlanTemplate.docx

Project Change Stakeholder Communication

Read “Project Change Stakeholder Communication,” by Butt, Naaranoja, and Savolainen, from International Jour

Health Information Privacy

Explore the “Health Information Privacy” section on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html

Project Communication Management for Project Managers Based on the PMBOK

Read “Project Communication Management for Project Managers Based on the PMBOK,” by Jainendrakumar, from PM World Journal

Email Communication in Project Management: A Bane or a Blessing?

Read “Email Communication in Project Management: A Bane or a Blessing?” by Smit, Bond-Barnard, Steyn, and Fabris-Rotelli, from

Effective Communication Management: A Key to Stakeholder Relationship Management in Project-Based Organizations

Read “Effective Communication Management: A Key to Stakeholder Relationship Management in Project-Based Organizations,” by Rajhan

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Communication Plan – Rubric

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Communication Management Plan Template

30 points

Criteria Description

Communication Management Plan Template

5: Excellent

30 points

Communication Management Plan Template is present and thorough. It includes substantial relevant details.

4: Good

27.6 points

Communication Management Plan Template is present and includes relevant details.

3: Satisfactory

26.4 points

Communication Management Plan Template is present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

24 points

Communication Management Plan Template is present but is incomplete or incorrect.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Communication Management Plan Template is not present.

Communication Cycle

20 points

Criteria Description

Communication Cycle

5: Excellent

20 points

A description and analysis of the elements in the communication cycle is present and thorough.

4: Good

18.4 points

A description and analysis of the elements in the communication cycle is present and detailed.

3: Satisfactory

17.6 points

A description and analysis of the elements in the communication cycle is present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

16 points

A description and analysis of the elements in the communication cycle is present but lack details or are incomplete.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

A description and analysis of the elements in the communication cycle is not present.

Communication strategies

20 points

Criteria Description

Communication strategies

5: Excellent

20 points

A description of three communication strategies and how they can improve communication to support team functioning while meeting the preferences of stakeholders is present and through.

4: Good

18.4 points

A description of three communication strategies and how they can improve communication to support team functioning while meeting the preferences of stakeholders is present and detailed.

3: Satisfactory

17.6 points

A description of three communication strategies and how they can improve communication to support team functioning while meeting the preferences of stakeholders is present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

16 points

A description of three communication strategies and how they can improve communication to support team functioning while meeting the preferences of stakeholders is present but is incomplete or incorrect.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

A description of three communication strategies and how they can improve communication to support team functioning while meeting the preferences of stakeholders is not present.

Thesis Development and Purpose

7 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5: Excellent

7 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4: Good

6.44 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3: Satisfactory

6.16 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

5.6 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

8 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5: Excellent

8 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4: Good

7.36 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3: Satisfactory

7.04 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

6.4 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5: Excellent

5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4: Good

4.6 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5: Excellent

5 points

All format elements are correct.

4: Good

4.6 points

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources

5 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5: Excellent

5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4: Good

4.6 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3: Satisfactory

4.4 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2: Less Than Satisfactory

4 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1: Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented.