Writing Assignment #1: This assignment is an Individual Assignment with associated tasks. LEARNING OUTCOME As a writing intensive course, you will use writing in several formats during this course. In this assignment, you are using writing-to-learn. With writing-to-learn, you are exploring, discovering and writing. Writing-to-learn centers on the process of organizing and articulating ideas. You may have questions in writing-to-learn; the purpose of writing to learn is to have questions, question what you are writing, find the answers and continue to write. ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW This is a writing to learn assignment focusing the Software (Systems) Development Life Cycle and Project Management Frameworks. There are many variations of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies. This explanation has been adopted from ProjectManager.com. "Project Framework vs. Project Methodology This can be a common source of confusion, but it's simple to untangle. A project methodology acts as a set of processes or principles that best help manage a project. Methodologies are usually strictly defined and reinforcedthey're formal for a reason. Without a strict code in place for your methodology, the project can fall apart. Meanwhile, you have more freedom and flexibility within a framework. Change rules, adopt new rules mid-framework and abandon rules as needed. Plus, a framework includes much more detailit even has phases that might not be included in a methodology such as complex onboarding processes and post-go-live assessments. Project Management Framework Types There are many common types of frameworks designed for different projects, team sizes, industries and budgets. Here are some project management framework examples. o Scrum: An agile project management framework that was initially created for software development. o Kanban: A visual project management framework focuses on project tracking, task management and process improvement. o Scrumban: As its name suggests, this is a mix of Scrum and Kanban. Scrumban is a great example of how you can build a project management framework by using elements from other frameworks or methodologies. o Lean: This framework focuses on continuous process improvement, resource management and work management.

Waterfall: A traditional project management framework that consists of sequential project planning and execution." (Scavetta, 2022) Research two project management methods, such as PRINCE2, Kanban, Lean, RUP, Critical Path Method, Critical Chain Management, or Six Sigma. [you may choose others, not Agile] o Find two images of a Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Life Cycle or Software Life Cycle. Explain why you selected these images. o Select one of the Project Management Framework Types presented above [not Scrum]. o What are the main principles of the Project Management Framework? o What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Project Management Framework? o Research one project management methods, such as PRINCE2, Critical Path Method, or Six Sigma. [you may choose others, not Agile] o What are the main principles of the Project Management method? o What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Project Management method? o How do organizations use the Project Management methods? o Why do you think organizations spend time and money tailoring a methodology to their environment? INSTRUCTIONS Wrrite a short paper that summarizes your findings and your opinion on the topic. The mandatory minimum length of this paper is 5 hundred words. o Presenting the following: o Cite at least three references. o Use A-P-A format in your citations