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Element 1: Selection of Leaders--

Exemplary 14.3 (11%) points

Student presents a thorough and detailed summary description of two leaders he/she selected and thoroughly assesses why each leader was chosen.

Very Good 13.3 (10.23%) points

Student presents a summary description of two leaders he/she selected and assesses why each leader was chosen.

Proficient 12.15 (9.35%) points

Student presents a thorough and detailed summary description of two leaders he/she selected and describes why each leader was chosen.

Opportunity for Improvement 10.72 (8.25%) points

Student presents a cursory summary description of two leaders he/she selected and provides a few comments on why each leader was chosen.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 2a: Behaviors and Actions of Leaders - Contingency Theory and Styles in Goleman (2000) & Bjugstand et al. (2006)--

Exemplary 14.3 (11%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed assessment of the behaviors and actions of each of the leaders in terms of contingency theory and styles referred to in articles and at least one other relevant resource selected from the water cooler discussion in Week 4.

Very Good 13.3 (10.23%) points

Student provides an assessment of the behaviors and actions of each of the leaders in terms of contingency theory and styles referred to in articles and at least one other relevant resource selected from the water cooler discussion in Week 4.

Proficient 12.15 (9.35%) points

Student provides an explanation with some details of the behaviors and actions of each of the leaders in terms of contingency theory and styles referred to in articles and at least one other relevant resource selected from the water cooler discussion in Week 4.

Opportunity for Improvement 10.72 (8.25%) points

Student provides a cursory description of the behaviors and actions of each of the leaders in terms of contingency theory and styles referred to in articles and at least one other relevant resource selected from the water cooler discussion in Week 4.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 2b: Behaviors and Actions of Leaders - Leadership Styles--

Exemplary 14.3 (11%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed assessment of the extent the leadership styles of each leader aligned with the challenges they faced and the related implications to the effectiveness of each leader, and draws on clear lessons from each of the leaders that can be generalized to other situations he/she has faced or observed.

Very Good 13.3 (10.23%) points

Student provides an assessment of the extent the leadership styles of each leader aligned with the challenges they faced and the related implications to the effectiveness of each leader, and identifies lessons from each of the leaders that can be generalized to other situations he/she has faced or observed.

Proficient 12.15 (9.35%) points

Student provides an assessment of the extent the leadership styles of each leader aligned with the challenges they faced and some of the implications to the effectiveness of each leader.

Opportunity for Improvement 10.72 (8.25%) points

Student provides a cursory description of the extent the leadership styles of each leader aligned with the challenges they faced.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 3: Leaders' Effectiveness--

Exemplary 14.3 (11%) points

Student presents a thorough and detailed assessment of the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each leader selected along with specific examples or observations that support the assessment.

Very Good 13.3 (10.23%) points

Student presents an assessment of the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each leader selected along with examples or observations that support the assessment.

Proficient 12.15 (9.35%) points

Student presents a description of the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each leader with some examples to support thinking.

Opportunity for Improvement 10.72 (8.25%) points

Student presents a cursory description of the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of at least one leader.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 4: Should the Leaders be Followed--

Exemplary 14.3 (11%) points

Student provides thorough and detailed assessment of why he/she or others chose to follow (or not follow) each of the leaders, drawing on theories and concepts from the course and thoroughly analyzing the risks and implications of the choice for both the leader and the follower(s).

Very Good 13.3 (10.23%) points

Student provides an assessment of why he/she or others chose to follow (or not follow) each of the leaders, drawing on theories and concepts from the course and analyzing the risks and implications of the choice for both the leader and the follower(s).

Proficient 12.15 (9.35%) points

Student provides an assessment of why he/she or others chose to follow (or not follow) each of the leaders, and provides examples to support thinking.

Opportunity for Improvement 10.72 (8.25%) points

Student provides a cursory description of why he/she or others chose to follow (or not follow) each of the leaders.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 5: Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Synthesis--

Exemplary 13 (10%) points

Student exhibits strong 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.

Very Good 12.09 (9.3%) points

Student exhibits evidence of thoughtful critical analysis and thinking; careful 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.

Proficient 11.05 (8.5%) points

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.

Opportunity for Improvement 9.75 (7.5%) points

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.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 6: Written Communications--

Exemplary 13 (10%) points

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.

Very Good 12.09 (9.3%) points

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.

Proficient 11.05 (8.5%) points

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).

Opportunity for Improvement 9.75 (7.5%) points

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

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

Element 7: Relevance--

Exemplary 13 (10%) points

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.

Very Good 12.09 (9.3%) points

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.

Proficient 11.05 (8.5%) points

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.

Opportunity for Improvement 9.75 (7.5%) points

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

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

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

Exemplary 19.5 (15%) points

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.

Very Good 18.14 (13.95%) points

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.

Proficient 16.57 (12.75%) points

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.

Opportunity for Improvement 14.62 (11.25%) points

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.

Unacceptable 0 (0%) points

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

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