Talk:Work Breakdown Structure

Abstract Feedback

Text clarity Good

Language Good

Description of the tool/theory/concept Good

Purpose explanation Well addressed (e.g. clear that the Project Manager is the reader), but who you mention both projects and programs. It is important to make it clear which one you're referring to in the article as the subject area could differ depending on which one you look at? Or are you comparing WBS in both projects and programs?

References Good

Relevance of article In general the abstract is ok, since WBS is an old topic, when developing the article don't forget to elaborate and describe new developments on the topic and avoid to be too generic. Try to find new trends in the use of WBS.

Feedback 1 | Reviewer name: Jan Talaš

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 abstract/summary provides the reader coherent overview of what the article is about. The purpose and relevance are well described.

Suggestions: State who can benefit from this method.

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 argument is clear - description of a method and its application. The flow is mostly logical - In Big Idea section, upper levels are mentioned at the beginning. The reader doesn' know the entire structure or the complex picture of the topic. The Definition may be moved into the Big Idea part and be followed by Key features (bullet points). Individual parts are mostly well linked. The article is consistent and free of contradictions.

Suggestions:

In Big Idea section, upper levels are mentioned at the beginning. The reader doesn't know the entire structure yet(upper, middle, lower levels) or the complex picture of the topic. Some introduction can be added (1/2 sentences).

The Big Idea part can be divided into 2 paragraphs. 1st about the structure (upper and lower levels), 2nd focused more on control account and identifiers.

The Definition may be moved into the Big Idea part and be followed by Key features (bullet points).

Mention who can benefit from this article.

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 several grammatical and spelling errors. Language can be improved. For example, this sentence: Decomposition is a technique used for dividing and subdividing the project scope and project deliverables into smaller, more manageable parts, the work packages.

Suggestions: Read the article few more times. Let anybody else ready it. Use a tool for spelling check - they are available online.

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

There are no figures or tables.

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

The article is rather practical focused. The reader can derive why the article is relevant.

Suggestions: State the improtance of the article more clearly.

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 is interesting as it describes a method that is used by many on daily basis. It highlights some important aspects of this method that can are unlikely to be found on the internet.

Suggestions: mention some example of the problematics

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

The article cites properly and clearly. Key references are well summarized.

No suggestions