Based on your research and understanding, create a white paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that: Includes a description of change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent. Integrates how your ability to handle conflict can

Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

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Score

Assignment Components

Included a description of change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent.

Assignment did not describe change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent.

Identified but not described change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent.

Change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent were identified and briefly described with missing elements

Change theories, conflict theories, and leader as a change agent were identified correctly and thoroughly described.

[Score  x 15 = 60 pts]

Integrated how your ability to handle conflict can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

Lacked an explanation of how your ability to handle conflict can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

Identified of how your ability to handle conflict can enhance or hinder effective leadership but was not explained.

Identified and explained how your ability to handle conflict can enhance or hinder effective leadership but was missing some elements.

Identified and explained thoroughly how your ability to handle conflict can enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

[Score  x 5 = 20 pts]

Written Components

Organization Introduction Thesis Transitions Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

[Score x 2 = 8 pts]

Conclusion is present,

but incomplete or underdeveloped.

appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics Grammar Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score x 2 =8 pts]

APA Elements Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations

No attempt at APA

format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted,

and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called

for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called

for. Only a few minor errors present.

[Score x 1 = 4 pts]

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late Work penalty:

Total Score

/ 100