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GB600: Leadership Strategies for a Changing World Unit 4 Assignment Grading Rubric: Grading Criteria Points

Possible Content, focus, use of research, organization

• Response successfully answers the Assignment question(s); thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Includes a strong thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. The main points of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported well (no errors in logic) using outside sources as assigned.

• Sources are primarily academic journals, with thoughtful use web sources. References are applied substantively to the paper topic. Skillfully addresses counter-arguments and does not ignore data contradicting its claim. Refers to sources both in-text and in the reference page.

75 points (50%)

Introduction to a specific organizational effectiveness goal you desire to achieve through coaching and innovation.

8

Discussion of coaching and its contribution to motivation, productivity, and engagement. 18 Research on leadership practices that foster creativity and contribute to organizational innovation.

32

Conclusion should summarize the primary points of the paper and bring forward a call to action.

5

Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text citations throughout with a corresponding item on reference list. A minimum of four resources required. At least two resources must be from a peer reviewed (scholarly) journal articles.

12

Analysis and critical thinking • Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g.,

evaluation). Paper shows original thought. • Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations, comparisons, and

inferences. • Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions, and assessment

based on evaluation and synthesis of information.

45 points (30%)

Analysis of the effective use of coaching to achieve your specific goal and recommendations for increasing your personal coaching skills and techniques to improve your overall leadership effectiveness. Be sure to connect research to your analysis and recommendations.

23

Analysis of your current leadership practices and how well those practices contribute to creativity and organizational innovation and recommendations for increasing your overall effectiveness in this area. Be sure to connect research to your analysis and recommendations.

22

Writing style, grammar, APA format • Appropriate to the Assignment, fresh (interesting to read), accurate, (no far-

fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).

• Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one error per page. Project is free of serious errors; grammar, punctuation, and spelling help to clarify the meaning by following accepted conventions.

• Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-spaced. Correct use of APA for citations and references. Title page present and accurate.

30 points (20%)

Writing style 10 Grammar and mechanics – including section headings:

Title Page Introduction Coaching and Organizational Effectiveness Leadership Practices for Organizational Innovation Conclusion References

10

Formatting and use of APA 10 Total 150 points