Criteria

Exemplary

Proficient

Developing

Emerging

Leadership Definition

25 – 23

Provides clear, concise and original definition of leadership. Describes influences to this definition forming the link to coursework. Uses 2 or more scholarly sources including 1 journal article.

22 – 20

Provides clear and fairly original definition of leadership. Describes influences to this definition but may not link it coursework. Uses 2 sources but 1 may not be scholarly.

19 – 18

Provides a definition of leadership that may not be original. Describes 1 or more influences but may not link it to coursework. May use 1 source that may not be scholarly.

17 – 0

Limited if any clear definition of leadership. Does not describe influences linked to coursework or use sources to support discussion.

Leadership Theories

50 – 45

In-depth and accurate discussion of 3 major theories influencing philosophy. Fully describes major components of the theories; references scholarly sources by the author(s) or originators of 3 theories

44 – 39

Accurately discusses 3 major theories influencing philosophy. Describes most components of each theory; references scholarly sources by the author(s) or originators of 2 theories

38 – 33

Describes 2 – 3 major theories influencing philosophy. . Describes some components of the theories. Acknowledges the author(s) of theories but relies heavily on secondary sources such as Northouse

32 – 0

Describes in general terms 0 – 2 major theories influencing philosophy. May rely solely on secondary sources such as Northouse; may not acknowledge author(s) of theory.

Leadership Style

50 – 45

Fully analyzes personal style of leadership drawing from 3 or more self-assessments of influential leadership theories. Compares style to leadership theories; and the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders. Uses 2 scholarly sources including 1 journal articles

44 – 39

Analyzes personal style of leadership drawing from 2 – 3 self-assessments of influential leadership theories. Compares style to leadership theories and the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders. Uses 2 sources although 1 may not be scholarly.

38 – 33

Somewhat analyzes personal style of leadership drawing from 1 – 2 self-assessments; assessments may differ from influential theories. Somewhat compares style to leadership theories, and characteristics of effective leaders. Uses 1 – 2 sources which may not be scholarly.

32 – 0

Limited if any discussion of personal style of leadership. May draw from 0 – 2 self-assessments. Limited if any comparison of style to leadership theories and/or characteristics of effective leaders. May not use sources to support discussion

Followership

25 – 23

Comprehensively discusses effective followership and why it is important to the study of leadership. Draws from 1 or more scholarly sources

22 – 20

Clearly discusses effective followership and why it is important to the study of leadership. Draws from 1 scholarly source

19 – 18

Somewhat discusses effective followership but may not include its importance to leadership. Draws from 1 source that may not be scholarly.

17 – 0

Limited if any discussion of effective followership or its importance to the study of leadership. May not use sources to support discussion.

Reflective Analysis

50 – 45

Clearly and concisely discusses 3 key leadership lessons learned in course. Describes influences and what has been of most value. Clearly identifies 2 specific actions intended.

44 – 39

Clearly discusses 2 – 3 leadership lessons learned in course. Describes influences and what has been of most value. Identifies 2 fairly specific action intended.

38 – 33

Discusses 1 – 2 leadership lessons learned in course but may not describe influences and/or what has been of most value. Identifies 1 – 2 general action intended.

32 – 0

Limited if any reflective analysis. Discusses 0 – 2 leadership lessons learned but does not describe influences and/or what has been of most value. May not identifies any action intended.

APA and Sources

20 – 19

Uses 6 or more scholarly sources including 5 journal articles. Accurately uses headers and adheres to APA standards; reference page and citations are correct. All sources listed in References are cited in paper

18 – 17

Uses 5 scholarly sources including 4 journal articles. . Uses headers and adheres to APA standards; reference page and citations are correct with minor (1-3) errors. . All sources listed in References are cited in paper

16 – 15

Uses 4 – 5 sources including 3 – 4 journal articles. May use headers and somewhat adheres to APA standards; the work of others is cited but with numerous (4 – 10) errors. Sources listed in References and citations may not match

14 – 0

Uses 0 – 4 sources. Limited adherence to APA standards in the paper and Reference page; work of others may be cited but with multiple (11+) errors. Sources listed in References and citations do not match

Writing Mechanics

30 – 27

The paper is logical and well-written; spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. Paper is the required length of 8 – 10 pages of content, and includes correctly prepared title page.

26 – 23

The paper is logical and well-written but with minor (1 – 3) errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. The content may be 5% too long or short; includes a correctly prepared title page.

22 – 19

The paper is somewhat logical and well-written but with several (4 – 10) errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. The content may be 10% too long or short, and may not include a correctly prepared title page

18- 0

The paper lacks clarity and may be confusing; may contain numerous (11+) errors in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. The content may be 15% too long or short, and may not include a title page