M3.3 Submit: Leadership Theory Paper

BUS 452 M3 Leadership Theory Paper Rubric

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Unacceptable No Submission

Topic & Introduction

The selected topic is relevant, and the introduction presents a concise lead-in to the paper.

Relevant topic is selected but the introduction provides too much information about the topic; simply like a summary.

The topic is somewhat relevant in the specified area, but the introduction provides little information on the topic.

The topic has little relevancy in the specified area and the introduction does not give any information about what to expect in the essay.

No introduction or no submission.

Criteria Points 15 13 11 9 0

Content Addresses the following: [1] Why are Transformation al and Transactional leadership considered to be contrasting forms of leadership? [2] In what types of situations or organizations might these different styles of leadership be used? [3] Which of these two do you think is the most effective style of leadership for the modern workplace?

Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central purpose or argument and displays evidence of a thoughtful, in- depth analysis of a significant topic. The paper is at least 1000 words.

Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument all the time and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic. The paper is between 750-999 words.

Information provides reasonable support for a central purpose or argument most of the time but is not able to display evidence of a basic analysis of the significance of the topic. The paper is between 500-749 words.

Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is vague or too general. The paper is less than 500 words.

No submission.

Criteria Points 20 17 15 12 0

Use of References

Referenced information is from a variety of quality electronic

Referenced information is from a variety of relevant print and

Referenced information is from a limited range of sources

Referenced information has little relevance,

Referenced information lacks relevance,

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Unacceptable No Submission

and print sources. Sources are relevant and balanced and include critical readings. References 2 or more sources.

electronic sources. A few reputable background sources are used. References at least 2 sources.

and displays minimal effort in selecting quality resources. References at least 1 source.

quality, depth, and balance. References at least 1 source.

quality, depth, and balance. Does not use references.

Criteria Points 20 17 15 12 0

Organization The ideas are arranged logically. They flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. APA formatted headings are utilized to organize the paper.

In general, ideas are arranged logically and usually ideas make sense together in a way that supports the topic. Topic sentences clearly highlight the purpose of each paragraph.

The paper is presented in a somewhat logical order. Needs more effort in putting the ideas together to make sense. Topic sentences somewhat highlight the purpose of each paragraph.

The paper is not logically organized. Most of the time, ideas fail to make sense together or are unrelated to the paper. Topics sentences do not highlight the purpose of each paragraph.

No submission.

Criteria Points 20 17 15 12 0

Synthesis & Conclusion

Presented a conclusion that was insightful, clear, and logically taken from the findings.

Presented a conclusion that was logically taken from the findings but could be more insightful or clear.

Presented a conclusion that was somewhat related to the findings.

Presented an illogical, ambiguous, or unsupportable conclusion based on their findings.

No synthesis and/or conclusions were presented or no submission.

Criteria Points 15 13 11 9 0

APA Style/Writing Mechanics Including spelling and grammar, and use of the most recent version of APA.

Followed APA style guidelines and all grammar and spelling are correct.

Follows APA style guidelines with only minor errors. Grammar and spelling are typically correct.

Attempted to follow APA style guidelines but has major errors, AND/OR grammar and/or spelling errors are so frequent that the paper is difficult to understand.

Does not follow APA style guidelines, AND/OR grammar/spelling errors are so frequent and distracting that the paper is almost impossible to read.

No submission.

Criteria Points 10 8 7 5 0