Integrative Leadership Paper (2500 words

High Distinction

Distinction

Credit

Pass

Fail

Content / Range of research

9-10

8

7

5-6

0-4

Range and relevance of

research undertaken

Excellent articulation and sound analysis with evidence of good research. Strong linkages between theory and practice.

Good analysis with evidence of good research undertaken for the presentation. Some lapses in the linkages between theory and practices with

Some attempt at critical analysis with evidence of research. Fair linkages between theory and practice

Evidence of research but it is inadequate. Limited critical analysis and few linkages between theory and practice.

Limited research and poor quality sources with little indication the author tried to critically analyze material. No linkages between theory and practice

Depth and breadth of issues

9-10

8

7

5-6

0-4

Depth and breadth of issues covered with respect to the case study

Appropriate content is covered in-depth without being redundant.

Good and in-depth coverage of issues

Major sections of relevant content are included but not covered with depth as expected.

Limited scope of coverage, relevant content not covered in-depth.

Major sections of relevant content have been omitted.

Understanding and analysis

9-10

8

7

5-6

0-4

Demonstrated level of

understanding of issues,

including insights

acquired into leadership

Exceptional understanding of leadership issues and practices with exceptional insights on the topic. Excellent analysis of the organization’s leadership issues

Good understanding of leadership issues and practices with good insights on the topic. Competent analysis of the organization’s leadership issues

Good understanding of leadership issues and practices organization. Some insights offered. Basic analysis of the organization’s leadership issues

Basic understanding of leadership issues and practices in the organization. Limited insights offered. Limited analysis of the organization’s leadership issues

Limited understanding of leadership issues and practices in the organization. Generic presentation of issues; no insights offered. Lack of analysis of the organization’s leadership issues

Lessons / Recommendations

9-10

8

7

5-6

0-4

Professional recommendations that reflect advanced knowledge of Leadership theory and its application.

Exceptional analysis with professional recommendations that demonstrate strong knowledge and applicability of leadership theory.

Very good analysis with professional recommendations that demonstrate good knowledge and applicability of leadership theory.

Good analysis with some recommendations that demonstrate knowledge and applicability of leadership theory

Analysis with fair recommendations that demonstrate some knowledge and applicability of leadership theory

Limited, insufficient analysis. Inappropriate recommendations; demonstrates limited knowledge and applicability of leadership theory

Structure and presentation

5

4

3

2

0-1

Overall structure / presentation; logical flow of essay, attention to academic standards for referencing, formatting, spelling and grammar

The paper lays out main arguments and goes from general to specific conclusions. Meets academic standards for referencing

The paper provides a satisfactory structure and presentation meets academic standards

There is basic flow from one section to the next but not all sections flow logically. Some improvements needed to meet academic standards

The paper is incoherent and some parts do not flow logically. Improvements are required to meet academic writing and referencing standards

The paper appears disjointed and lacks direction. Essential information is missing and does not meet academic standards for referencing.

Total

/45