Signature Assignment - Literature Review

· RUBRIC

Problem and Explanation

25% of total grade

Accomplished

The problem is fully introduced. The explanation makes a strong and exceptionally clear connection between the problem in an organization or industry and fully explains how solving the problem relates to the knowledge gained by completing the doctoral program.

90 - 100%

Emerging

The problem is partially introduced. The explanation makes a partial connection between the problem in an organization or industry and partially explains how solving the problem relates to the knowledge gained by completing the doctoral program.

70 - 89%

Beginning

The problem is minimally introduced. The explanation makes a minimal connection between the problem in an organization or industry and minimally explains how solving the problem relates to the knowledge gained by completing the doctoral program.

50 - 69%

Not Evident

A problem is not identified or explained.

0 - 0%

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Leadership Theory and Its Application

30% of total grade

Accomplished

The selected leadership theory applies well to the identified problem. The explanation thoroughly and clearly describes how the leadership theory can be applied to address the identified problem

90 - 100%

Emerging

The selected leadership theory applies somewhat to the identified problem. The explanation partially describes how the leadership theory can be applied to address the identified problem.

70 - 89%

Beginning

The selected leadership theory loosely applies to the identified problem. The explanation minimally describes how the leadership theory can be applied to address the identified problem.

50 - 69%

Not Evident

A leadership theory is not identified.

0 - 0%

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Support from Peer-Reviewed Articles

25% of total grade

Accomplished

At least three peer-reviewed articles are used to support the assertions identified. Peer-reviewed articles fully support assertions by fully integrating relevant evidence from quality sources related to the discipline.

90 - 100%

Emerging

Less than three peer-reviewed articles are used to support the assertions identified. Peer-reviewed articles partially support assertions by integrating relevant evidence from quality sources related to the discipline.

70 - 89%

Beginning

Less than three peer-reviewed articles are used to support the assertions identified. Peer-reviewed articles minimally support assertions by integrating evidence from quality sources, though the evidence may not be relevant.

50 - 69%

Not Evident

No peer-reviewed articles are used to support the assertions.

0 - 0%

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Mechanics

15% of total grade

Accomplished

Rare occurrences of mechanical errors do not detract from the content.

90 - 100%

Emerging

Occasional occurrences of mechanical convention errors may detract from the content.

70 - 89%

Beginning

Frequent occurrences of mechanical convention errors detract from the content.

50 - 69%

Not Evident

Mechanical convention errors are so numerous the paper is illegible.

0 - 0%

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APA Formatting

5% of total grade

Accomplished

Correct APA notation for all sources.

90 - 100%

Emerging

Partially correct APA notations with some errors in standardized formatting criteria/guidelines.

70 - 89%

Beginning

Incorrect APA notation for all sources.

50 - 69%

Not Evident

APA notation for sources is not included.