Leadership Application Paper Final

Evaluation Criteria for the Leadership Application Paper

Paper Elements Exemplary

Proficient Developing Emerging

Introduction

5 Provides an interesting introduction clearly stating the purpose of the paper.

4 Provides a clear introduction and explains the purpose of the paper

3 Provides a somewhat clear introduction to the paper. Somewhat explains the purpose of the paper

2 Provides limited or unclear introduction. Purpose of the paper is not identified.

Leadership Theories

25 Accurately defines 3 leadership theories or concepts. Clearly links and discusses their importance to leadership practice in all cases.

22 Fairly accurately defines 3 leadership theories or concepts. Describes their importance to leadership practice in most of the cases.

19 Identifies 2 -3 leadership theories or concepts. Somewhat describes their importance to leadership practice.

15 Identifies 1 or zero leadership theories or concepts. Limited if any discussion of importance to leadership practice.

Learning Integration

25 Clearly and concisely describes how course concepts and learning has or will be integrated; reflects in-depth on how behavior and/or thinking changed.

22 For the most part identifies how course concepts and learning has or will be integrated; reflects generally on how behavior and/or thinking changed.

19 Somewhat describes how course concepts and learning has or will be integrated; limited reflection on how behavior and/or thinking changed.

15 Limited if any description of how course concepts and learning could be integrated; little if any reflection on how behavior and/or thinking changed.

Application to Leadership Practice

25 Clearly and concisely analyzes how the leadership theories or concepts can enhance leadership practice; outlines a specific action plan.

22 For the most part describes how the leadership theories or concepts will be implemented to enhance leadership practice; outlines a general action plan.

19 Somewhat describes how the leadership theories or concepts will be implemented to enhance leadership practice; some general action suggested.

15 Limited if any analysis of how the leadership theories or concepts will be implemented to enhance leadership practice; no specific action plan included.

Writing Mechanics and APA

20 The paper is logical, well-written, and is the required length. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. APA standards are followed; the work of others is appropriately cited.

17 The paper is logical, well-written, and is the required length. Minor errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. APA standards are followed, and the work of others is appropriately cited with a few minor errors.

15 The paper is somewhat logical and well-written; may be 10% too long or short. Some errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. APA standards are somewhat followed and the work of others cited but with numerous errors.

12 The paper lacks clarity and may be confusing; may be 15% too long or short. Numerous errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. The work of others is not acknowledged or is done with multiple APA errors.