Talk:Ideation tools

Revision as of 18:53, 19 February 2018

Feedback 1 | Reviewer name: Walther Emil Eriksen

Question 1 · TEXT

Quality of the summary:

Does the summary make the key focus, insights and/or contribution of the article clear?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 1

The summary is overall clear. It is however not clear what the argument is towards brainstorming versus the mentioned ideation tools. An improvement could be stating what the article wants to do with brainstorming; are the tools a replacement for brainstorming or just structured ways of brainstorming?

Question 2 · TEXT

Structure and logic of the article:

Is the argument clear?

Is there a logical flow to the article?

Does one part build upon the other?

Is the article consistent in its argument and free of contradictions?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 2

The article consists of many short descriptions of ideation tools, but does not compare them. An improvement could be stating when a tool would be chosen instead of the others and/or stating the limitations and advantages of each tool. The article is apart from this easy to read with a good flow.

Question 3 · TEXT

Grammar and style:

Is the writing free of grammatical and spelling errors?

Is the language precise without unnecessary fill words?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 3

There are minor grammatical errors, but overall a well written article with a good flow in the language

Question 4 · TEXT

Figures and tables:

Are figures and tables clear?

Do they summarize the key points of the article in a meaningful way?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 4

The tables are used as thumbs, which makes them unclear while reading. It is also not precisely stated why the tables are relevant in the article. An outlining of their relevance and context would be an improvement. I also think you have to make your own figures to avoid copyright issues?

Question 5 · TEXT

Interest and relevance:

Is the article of high practical and / or academic relevance?

Is it made clear in the article why / how it is relevant?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 5

It is made very clear in the article why ideation tools are relevant for the initiation phase of any project.

Question 6 · TEXT

Depth of treatment:

Is the article interesting for a practitioner or academic to read?

Does it make a significant contribution beyond a cursory web search?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 6

The article outlies some tools, but does not precisely outline what the tools means for a project manager. An improvement could be outlining which tools are relevant in certain situations, and what they mean for a the work as a project manager. Real-life case examples could help practitioners understand the relevance of the tools

Question 7 · TEXT

Annotated bibliography:

Does the article properly cite and acknowledge previous work?

Does it briefly summarize the key references at the end of the article?

Is it based on empirical data instead of opinion?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 7

There are missing references in the annotated bibliography and errors in the references part. The article does however make good use of references and citations in the arguments, as well as references to the historic background of ideation tools. The one reference in the annotated bibliography part is well described.

Feedback 2 | Reviewer name: Christopher Emil Søndergaard

Question 1

Quality of the summary:

Does the summary make the key focus, insights and/or contribution of the article clear?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Structure and logic of the article:

Is the argument clear?

Is there a logical flow to the article?

Does one part build upon the other?

Is the article consistent in its argument and free of contradictions?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 2

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Question 3

Grammar and style:

Is the writing free of grammatical and spelling errors?

Is the language precise without unnecessary fill words?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 3

Overall the article is well-written even though there are some minor grammatical errors. Sometimes you repeat yourself, but this is also a way to underline the important points. In the section where you explain the different tools, an improvement could be to list the steps in another way.

Question 4

Figures and tables:

Are figures and tables clear?

Do they summarize the key points of the article in a meaningful way?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 4

The figures are very small (thumb) which make them hard to see. I don't see any need for the first figure because the second one illustrate the same. I would like to get an explanation of the last figure in the text.

Question 5

Interest and relevance:

Is the article of high practical and / or academic relevance?

Is it made clear in the article why / how it is relevant?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 5

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Question 6

Depth of treatment:

Is the article interesting for a practitioner or academic to read?

Does it make a significant contribution beyond a cursory web search?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 6

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Question 7

Annotated bibliography:

Does the article properly cite and acknowledge previous work?

Does it briefly summarize the key references at the end of the article?

Is it based on empirical data instead of opinion?

What would you suggest to improve?

Answer 7

You make a good use of references. The reference list has some errors which is because of that you use the same reference several times.

Abstract Feedback

Text Clarity; Ok.

Language; Ok.

References; missing references related to the standards

The abstract is vague, I cannot see how its related with projects, programs or portfolios, and the relevance for project managers. The title mentions tool, but what is the purpose of the this tool?, Can be incorporated in PM processes? How?

Please elaborate how you can connect with the mentioned aspects, also try to see under which perspective (purpose, people, complexity, uncertainty) you can allocate the article.

Look also in the Mandatory References in the listed Reading material of the course.