3- to 4-page analysis of the individual’s leadership style and the impact of that style on his or her organization. ( two specific citations per page)

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Excellent Criteria

Satisfactory Criteria

Marginal Criteria

Unsatisfactory Criteria

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Element 1: Evaluation Of Selected Leadership Style

Points:

14 (20%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed evaluation of the leadership style of his/her selected leader, according to an existing leadership style theory. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

13.3 (19%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed evaluation of the leadership style of his/her selected leader, according to an existing leadership style theory. Several sources and examples support thinking. There are one or two minor errors in evaluation.

Points:

11.9 (17%)

Student presents an evaluation with some details of the leadership style of his/her selected leader, according to an existing leadership style theory. Some sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

10.5 (15%)

Student presents a cursory or incomplete evaluation with vague or missing details of the leadership style of his/her selected leader, according to an existing leadership style theory. Few sources or examples support thinking.

Points:

7 (10%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.

Element 2: Health of Selected Leader's Organization

Points:

14 (20%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed assessment of the health of that leader’s organization, based upon information shared during the interview as well as any additional resources to support his/her assessment. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

13.3 (19%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed assessment of the health of that leader’s organization, based upon information shared during the interview as well as any additional resources to support his/her assessment. Several sources and examples support thinking. There are one or two minor errors in evaluation.

Points:

11.9 (17%)

Student presents an assessment with some details of the health of that leader’s organization, based upon information shared during the interview as well as any additional resources to support his/her assessment. Some sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

10.5 (15%)

Student presents a cursory or incomplete evaluation with vague or missing details of the health of that leader’s organization, based upon information shared during the interview as well as any additional resources to support his/her assessment. Few sources or examples support thinking.

Points:

7 (10%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.

Element 3: Comparison

Points:

14 (20%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed comparison of the relationship between his/her chosen leader’s leadership style and the health of his or her organization, as conveyed in the interview, to what is depicted in any local media, websites, or news information about the organization. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

13.3 (19%)

Student presents a thorough and detailed comparison of the relationship between his/her chosen leader’s leadership style and the health of his or her organization, as conveyed in the interview, to what is depicted in any local media, websites, or news information about the organization. Several sources and examples support thinking. There are one or two minor errors in comparison.

Points:

11.9 (17%)

Student presents a comparison with some details of the relationship between his/her chosen leader’s leadership style and the health of his or her organization, as conveyed in the interview, to what is depicted in any local media, websites, or news information about the organization. Some sources and examples support thinking.

Points:

10.5 (15%)

Student presents a cursory or incomplete comparison with vague or missing details of the relationship between his/her chosen leader’s leadership style and the health of his or her organization, as conveyed in the interview, to what is depicted in any local media, websites, or news information about the organization. Few sources or examples support thinking.

Points:

7 (10%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.

Element 4: Critical Thinking

Points:

14 (20%)

Writing exhibits excellent 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; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned, superb arguments.

Points:

13.3 (19%)

Writing exhibits excellent 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; analyze patterns or connections between theory and practice; and draws logical conclusions based on well-reasoned, superb arguments. There are one or two minor errors in explanation.

Points:

11.9 (17%)

Writing exhibits some evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. A good examination is made of assumptions and possible biases, with some 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 adequately, but not superbly.

Points:

10.5 (15%)

Writing exhibits little evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking. Examination is not made of assumptions and possible biases. Writing does not synthesize the classroom experiences and content; nor analyzes patterns or connections between theory and practice. Logical conclusions based on well-reasoned arguments are not exhibited.

Points:

7 (10%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.

Element 5: Written Delivery Style & Grammar

Points:

7 (10%)

Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are no spelling or grammar errors.

Points:

6.65 (9.5%)

Student consistently follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are one or two minor errors in spelling or grammar.

Points:

5.95 (8.5%)

Student mostly follows APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style. Student mostly communicates in a cohesive, logical style. There are some errors in spelling or grammar.

Points:

5.25 (7.5%)

Student does not follow APA writing style and basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style and does not communicate in a cohesive, logical style.

Points:

3.5 (5%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.

Element 6: Formal and Appropriate Documentation of Evidence, Attribution of Ideas (APA Citations)

Points:

7 (10%)

Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are no APA errors.

Points:

6.65 (9.5%)

Student demonstrates full adherence to scholarly reference requirements and adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. There are one or two minor errors in APA style or format.

Points:

5.95 (8.5%)

Student mostly adheres to scholarly reference requirements and/or mostly adheres to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Some errors in APA format and style are evident.

Points:

5.25 (7.5%)

Student demonstrates weak or inconsistent adherence scholarly reference requirements and/or weak or inconsistent adherence to APA style with respect to source attribution, references, heading and subheading logic, table of contents and lists of charts, etc. Several errors in APA format and style are evident.

Points:

3.5 (5%)

Does not meet minimal standards.

Points:

0 (0%)

Did not submit element.