Based on a review of Part 2, Section 3, of the PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition, itemize and describe the common steps involved in planning a project. What are the deliverable outcomes from the project planning process? Describe how the Microsoft Project software application (or another software application that you are familiar with) can be used to assist in the planning process. Relate your response to experiences you have had in the workplace or elsewhere.

"The curious incident of the dog in the night-time"-Reading for the projectThe course project is based on aspects of the novel you are assigned to read for the course. You will write a literary analysis paper, which should focus on three or more elements of fiction to show how this novel is an example of modern literature in both theme and style. For example, you might choose to explore the novel as a “genre” novel or more closely examine the stylistic nature of the work. While reading the novel and formulating ideas for a paper, ask yourself the following: What techniques did the author use to create memorable characters? What point of view is used in the novel? For example, is it written from the first person viewpoint or is it 3rd person, or even 3rd person omniscient? Is the viewpoint important to the story? Find supporting evidence that explains the unique viewpoint presented in this novel.What are the major conflicts examined in the novel? How are the conflicts explained?How did the author incorporate other stylistic devices in this novel? What was unusual and modern about the style? What is the main idea or theme? Sometimes there are multiple themes in a work of fiction. When reading the novel, look for clues that focus on the main idea or point(s) that you think the novel is presenting to readers? How is dialogue used in the novel? Is the setting important in the novel? If so, explain why and how the setting is used.Was the title of the novel significant or symbolic? If so, why? Please create an outline and thesis.What do you think (from your research) was the author’s purpose in writing this novel? What changes (if any) do you think this novel brought about in modern literature?

Research AssignmentLocate an article on a system breach (Target stores, Sony Pictures, US Government, and many more).In 2-3 paragraphs, briefly explain the situation and what kind of information was compromised. How large was the breach and how long did it take to find the problem. Include a link to any of your Internet resources.