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Term Paper (Communications Plan/Stakeholder Management): Topic: Communication Management in Project Teams - Practices and Patterns in IT. All papers are to follow American Physical Association (APA) format and the student must keep a copy for their records. Written and constructed to graduate level use of language (includes grammar), demonstrating the formulation of a communications plan with a focus on the student’s particular CMU academic concentration. The paper should demonstrate recognition and formulation of a communication plan dealing with a subject matter relevant to the student’s concentration. This paper will include speculation on relevant documents, stakeholder identification, communication methods, and other relevant aspects. The paper is an applied activity that requires students to apply what they have learned in class to a simulated or real-world issue. A bibliography should be provided and contain non-internet citations. Minimum of 10 pages required (page count does not include front or back matter). Demonstrates control of syntax, grammar, coherence; paragraphs are focused and connected with transitions. NOTE: Beside the criteria listed below, reference section IV. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES above for other subjects to include in the plan. Specific Criteria are as follows: • 1) Front Matter: o a) Cover Sheet/Title Page to APA/CMU format: Includes Student’s Name, CMU Concentration, Course Name/Designation, University Name, Instructor Name, Date of Submission. o b) Table of Contents • 2) Chapter/Section1: Introduction of the Issue/Problem Delineates the setting, articulates the challenge, Stakeholders, problem and purpose/objective of the plan. • 3) Chapter/Section 2: Relevant Documents Utilizes and synthesizes current, relevant, as well as credible documents sufficient in number to create the context for the plan along with Stakeholders. • 4) Chapter/Section 3: Methods Distinguishes the initiating of the plan, techniques to be used with Stakeholders and clearly identifies what management approaches are needed to conduct the procedures. • 5) Chapter/Section 4: Analysis Explains in detail the pros and cons of the methods that are suggested to be used. • 6) Chapter/Section 5: Conclusion Includes a summary of the communication plan and stakeholder management approach. • 7) Back Matter (Appendix) o a) Bibliography (References) - reflects APA style, includes references cited in text and those consulted for background o b) Stakeholder Registry.