Discussion2

Exemplary

Very Good

Proficient

Opportunity for Improvement

Unacceptable

Element 1: Description of Identified Leader

10 (10%)

Student provides a thorough and detailed assessment of a leader he/she identified including relevant details on the setting in which the leader leads, characteristics of the leader, and/or examples that illustrate what the leader does or contributes. Description is focused on relevant information to provide context to support the assessment of his/her leadership qualities.

9.3 (9.3%)

Student provides an assessment of a leader he/she identified including details on the setting in which the leader leads, characteristics of the leader, or examples that illustrate what the leader does or contributes. Description is focused on relevant information to provide context to support the assessment of his/her leadership qualities.

8.5 (8.5%)

Student provides a description of the leader he/she identified that includes that leader’s role in the organization, community, or society.

7.5 (7.5%)

Student provides a cursory description with a few details about a leader.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 2: Qualities that Describe the Identified Leader

10 (10%)

Student provides a thorough and detailed description of at least five qualities he/she identified that best describe the leader and thoroughly examines whether the qualities are something inherent to the individual he/she identified or if they can be developed by anyone desiring to achieve a leadership role.

9.3 (9.3%)

Student provides a description of at least five qualities he/she identified that best describe the leader and examines whether the qualities are something inherent to the individual he/she identified or if they can be developed by anyone desiring to achieve a leadership role.

8.5 (8.5%)

Student provides a description of five qualities that best describe the leader.

7.5 (7.5%)

Student provides a cursory description of qualities that describe the leader.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 3: Evaluation of Identified Leader's Qualities

15 (15%)

Student provides a thorough and detailed evaluation on how the qualities he/she described enable the leader to be successful or inhibit the leader from realizing his/her full leadership potential. Student provides specific and relevant examples from the literature and/or personal experience to support his/her evaluation.

13.95 (13.95%)

Student provides an evaluation on how the qualities he/she described enable the leader to be successful or inhibit the leader from realizing his or her full leadership potential. Student provides relevant examples from the literature and/or personal experience to support his or her evaluation.

12.75 (12.75%)

Student provides an evaluation on how the qualities he/she described enable the leader to be successful or inhibit the leader from realizing his/her full leadership potential. Some relevant examples are provided from the literature and/or personal experience.

11.25 (11.25%)

Student provides a cursory description of how the qualities he/she described can enable a leader's success or inhibit it.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 4: Evaluation of Identified Leader's Power and Influence

20 (20%)

Student provides a thorough and detailed evaluation on why the identified leader achieved the level of power and influence he/she attained, and includes a comprehensive examination of the extent the leader's identified qualities played a role in the leader's success compared to other factors that might have contributed to the leader's effectiveness.

18.6 (18.6%)

Student provides an evaluation on why the identified leader achieved the level of power and influence he/she attained, and includes an examination of the extent the leader's identified qualities played a role in the leader's success compared to other factors that might have contributed to the leader's effectiveness.

17 (17%)

Student provides an evaluation of why the identified leader achieved the level of power and influence he/she attained.

15 (15%)

Student provides cursory description on how the leader achieved success with very little or no discussion of power and influence.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 5: Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Synthesis

10 (10%)

Student exhibits evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with detailed supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments. New questions may be presented based on synthesis of ideas and input.

9.3 (9.3%)

Student exhibits evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with supporting rationale. Writing synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments. New questions may be presented based on synthesis of ideas and input.

8.5 (8.5%)

Student exhibits some evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; some examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with rationale. Writing somewhat synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; or draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments.

7.5 (7.5%)

Student exhibits little or no evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; minimal examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with rationale. Writing minimally synthesizes the classroom experiences and content; analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice; or draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 6: Written Communications

10 (10%)

Writing is clear, logical, well-organized and appropriate. Work is free from spelling and grammar/syntax errors.  Tone is professional and free from bias (i.e., sexism, racism). There are no errors.

9.3 (9.3%)

Writing is mostly clear, logical, and organized. Few, if any spelling and grammar/syntax issues are noted.  Overall, a few sections need additional editing, but generally, work appears proofread. Tone is professional and free from bias (i.e., sexism, racism). There are one or two minor errors.

8.5 (8.5%)

The main points are clear and organized. Some spelling, grammar/syntax issues are noted. Tone is professional and free from bias (i.e., sexism, racism).

7.5 (7.5%)

There are key sections that lack organization or logical flow. Many spelling, grammar/syntax issues are noted. Work requires additional proofreading.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 7: Relevance

15 (15%)

Student effectively and directly integrates discussion/assignment content with relevant and compelling personal experiences, additional research, or current events from credible news sources. Specifically adds a new and/or different insight or perspective on the subject area(s) being discussed or treated in the assignment.

13.95 (13.95%)

Student offers personal experiences, additional research, or current events from credible news sources, discussing their relevance, but does not specifically add new or different insights or perspectives on the subject areas(s) being discussed or treated in the assignment.

12.75 (12.75%)

Student offers some examples of how the content of the discussion/application applies to real-world scenarios with general discussion of why those examples are relevant.

11.25 (11.25%)

Student offers brief or cursory descriptions of personal experiences, additional research, or current events from credible news sources.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.

Element 8: Formal and Appropriate Documentation of Evidence, Attribution of Ideas (APA Citations)

10 (10%)

Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly or credible reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution and references. There are no APA errors.

9.3 (9.3%)

Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly or credible reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution and references. There are one or two minor errors in APA style or format.

8.5 (8.5%)

Student addresses guidelines for scholarly or credible references and/or APA style with respect to source attribution and references. Some errors in APA format and style are evident.

7.5 (7.5%)

Student demonstrates inconsistent adherence to scholarly reference requirements and/or inconsistent adherence to APA style with respect to source attribution and references. Significant and/or numerous errors in APA format and style are evident.

0 (0%)

Not submitted or little to no evidence of addressing the criterion.