Once the question of WHAT (the tasks lists, project outline and so on) has been determined, you should now look at answering the next question: HOW.  This question breaks down into two parts:  How are the tasks defined? (notes, durations and task calendars for example) and how do the tasks depend on each other in terms of sequence?  Consider getting your project team together to help you answer these crucial questions.  The project plan created will be more concise, accurate and flexible as a result.  Once these questions have been answered, Microsoft Project can then calculate a schedule for the project and its tasks.  In this lesson, you will learn how to:

• Add notes and hyperlinks to tasks.

• Apply duration values to tasks.

• Schedule tasks according to task calendars.

• Create links between tasks and review the sequence of tasks within the project.

The Trade Show project is now starting to take shape.  It has been defined in terms of what tasks need to be accomplished, together with a task hierarchy.  These tasks must now be looked at in greater depth (will they need to be broken down further for example?) and is any additional information about the tasks required?  Next, you'll need to create an estimate of how long each task will take to complete.  Once you have these objectives defined, you'll need to consider how the tasks depend upon each other and the sequence in which the tasks occur.