Based on your research and understanding, create a paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that: Incorporates your time management self-assessment information and the concepts learned this week (leadership theories, leadership versus management,

Unsatisfactory

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Emerging

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Proficient

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Exemplary

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Assignment Components

Incorporated time management self-assessment information and the concepts learned this week.

Time management self-assessment information and concepts learned were not reflected in the assignment.

Time management self-assessment information and concepts learned were identified but not described.

Time management self-assessment information and concepts learned were identified and briefly described with missing elements.

Time management self-assessment information and concepts learned were identified correctly and thoroughly described.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Included identification of one leadership theory, which you feel best describes your leadership style.

Assignment lacked identification of one leadership theory.

Identification of one leadership theory was identified but not explained.

Identification of one leadership theory was explained but missed some elements.

Identified and thoroughly explained one leadership theory.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Included a comparison between leadership and management.

Assignment lacked a comparison between leadership and management.

Identified a comparison between leadership and management but could not explain the reasons for selection.

Identified a comparison between leadership and management but the explanation was inadequate.

Identified a comparison between leadership and management clearly and accurately.

[Score x 5 = 20 pts]

Included a suggestion on how to apply this week's concepts to the work environment.

Assignment lacked a suggestion on how to apply this week's concepts to the work environment

Identified a suggestion on how to apply this week's concepts to the work environment but could not explain the reasons for selection.

Identified a suggestion on how to apply this week's concepts to the work environment but the explanation was inadequate.

Identified a suggestion on how to apply this week's concepts to the work environment clearly and accurately.

[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