Leadership in Practice Paper

BUS 452 M8 Leadership in Practice 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.

A relevant topic is selected but the introduction provides too much information about the topic; simply like a summary of the whole paper.

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 paper.

No introduction or no submission.

Criteria Points 15 13 11 10 0

Content [1] A description of the organization, its target market/customer base, primary stakeholders, and the vision and mission statement (if available to the public). [2] A detailed analysis of one challenge facing the leadership of the organization. [3] A discussion on how the challenge was addressed by the leadership team. [4] A recommendation for future leaders. [5] The tools a leader would require. [6] Suggestions for overcoming the challenge. [7] A strategy for overcoming the challenge. [8] Outside research and concepts to justify

Balanced in-depth presentation that is relevant and legitimate, and clearly supports the paper. The paper is at least 2000 words.

Information provides reasonable support for the paper but is missing some relevant analysis. The paper is between 1500- 1999 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 1000- 1499 words.

Information supports a central purpose or argument at times. Analysis is vague or too general. The paper is less than 1000 words.

No submission.

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Unacceptable No Submission

the suggestions and strategies.

Criteria Points 20 17 15 12 0

Use of References

Referenced information is from a variety of quality electronic and print sources. Sources are relevant and balanced and include critical readings. References 5 or more sources.

Referenced information is from a variety of relevant print and electronic sources. A few reputable background sources are used. References at least 4 sources.

Referenced information is from a limited range of sources and displays minimal effort in selecting quality resources. References at least 3 sources.

Referenced information has little relevance, quality, depth, and balance. References at least 2 sources.

Referenced information lacks relevance, quality, depth, and balance. Does not use references, or only 1 source was used.

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, or the writing is not logically organized and most of the time ideas fail to make sense together.

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

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

Follows APA style guidelines with only minor errors. Grammar and

Attempted to follow APA style guidelines but has major errors, AND/OR grammar

Does not follow APA style guidelines, AND/OR grammar/spelling

No submission.

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Unacceptable No Submission

Including spelling and grammar, and use of the most recent version of APA.

spelling are typically correct.

and/or spelling errors are so frequent that the paper is difficult to understand.

errors are so frequent and distracting that the paper is almost impossible to read.

Criteria Points 10 8 7 5 0