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STATEMENT OF WORK CHECKLIST STATEMENT OFWORK (SOW ) CHECKLIST An introduction to common inadequacies What the SOW checklist must address

Statements of work checklist Interpretability of a SOW Ways of avoiding misunderstandings The importance of a SOW in projects Deliverables of the SOW The scope of the SOW Clear definition of the project Time-saving measures in a SOW

Statements of work checklist Clearly set-out goals Setting realistic / achievable goals Preparation of a goal SOW kit Provision of adequate information Consistency of the SOW

Following the right format Avoiding the juxtaposition of events Following the proper sequence Statements of work checklist Indicating the important details Avoiding unnecessary information Using comprehensible language Avoiding the use of ambiguous words and sentences Avoiding omissions Making use of the right wording

Statements of work checklist Using words of the right magnitude Use of simple language Logical and chronological SOW set-out Avoiding ignorance Misleading variations Leaving nothing to chance Use of simple sentence structures Statements of work checklist IADEQUACIES FOUND IN TWO GIVEN SOW 's BASED ON CHECKLIST Use of too long sentences Distraction of attention Use of undescribed acronyms Use of vague words and sentences Poor headings

Statements of work checklist Words with inconclusive meaning Ambiguous words Hanging sentences Reckless assumptions Lack of ingenuity Inclusion of non-essential items Poor introduction

Statements of work checklist Omission of crucial details Overwording Time wasting Loss of focus Formatting errors Legibility problems Unnecessarily long SOW

REFERENCES Baptista (2004 . Instrument Nouns and Fusion : Amsterdam /Philadelphia Benjamins Miller (2006 . Statement of Work...