GENE 402 Tips for Successful Academic Writing.docx Download GENE 402 Tips for Successful Academic Writing.docx
Leadership Interview Project: Final Report and Reflection Paper
Assessment
This assignment is a 1,300 – 1,500 word written paper. This word count applies specifically to the substance of your paper. Title pages, headings, citations, and bibliographies DO NOT count toward this total.
Purpose
This assignment provides students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of leadership by evaluating the skills, values, methods, and performance of someone in a leadership position. Through a personal interview, the student will determine the leader’s strengths and weaknesses, accomplishments and failures, but, most importantly, how that individual’s approach to leadership conforms or diverges from the five point model presented by Kouzes and Posner.
In a written report, the student will:
1) comment on the leader’s compliance with the Kouzes and Posner model (the five practices of exemplary leadership), and
2) provide recommendations on how that individual could improve his or her leadership in light of this model. It is essential that this paper contains recommendations for improvement based on this model – and DOCUMENTED from the book.
For additional details and requirements, please review this GENE402 Final Leadership Project_OL.docx Download GENE402 Final Leadership Project_OL.docxdescription.
The rubric for this project is located hereDownload here
You will want to use this document template: /courses/15125/files/3005876/download
Please pay close attention to the sample papers in the Final Project Resources Module. Start HERE to see all the resources I make available for this project: /courses/15125/pages/final-project-resources-description?module_item_id=966292
Also- review the attached document for Tips for Successful Academic Writing!
Please submit your paper (as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file) through the assignment link above.
View Rubric
Leadership Interview Scoring Key
Leadership Interview Scoring Key
Criteria Ratings Pts
Content
25 pts
Level of Proficiency
The project demonstrates knowledge of leadership and course materials by including The Leadership Challenge model practices and commitments into the analysis and evaluation of the selected leader. Strengths and weaknesses are assessed in light of the Kouzes and Posner model. Other course and non-course resources are appropriately applied and incorporated into the project.
0 pts
Fail
/ 25 pts
Faith Integration
15 pts
Level of Proficiency
Demonstrates clear knowledge of the basic themes and truths of the Old and New Testaments and the basic beliefs of Christianity, and a clear statement and application of a Christian worldview.
0 pts
Fail
/ 15 pts
Communication
20 pts
Level of Proficiency
The project develops appropriate structure for communicating the topic, incorporating a variety of quality sources. A clear introduction sets the stage for the reader to know what specific issue(s) the project is addressing. The project communicates information in a logical, interesting sequence organized with smooth transitions that the reader can easily follow. The project demonstrates an exceptional adherence to selected style (e.g., APA), flow, grammar, punctuation, word-smithing, and correct use of the word-processor to handle formatting (zero errors). The work strictly adheres to the format outlined in the assignment description.
0 pts
Fail
/ 20 pts
Critical Thinking
20 pts
Level of Proficiency
The project demonstrates exceptional quality through the use of a clear and logical progression of points and conclusions with evidence that the student understands and applies critical thinking. The project demonstrates the ability to accurately interpret statements, evidence, and other information. The project thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates information and constructs persuasive and compelling arguments. The work draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions.
0 pts
Fail
/ 20 pts
Applicability and Practicality
20 pts
Level of Proficiency
The project presents information, concepts, conclusions, etc., so that the interviewee could use the information to improve/transform their lives and the organizations in which they serve. The project presents clear, actionable, and practical steps that are readily transferable to leader’s organizational context. The project provides clear evidence that the recommendations have been tailored to the specific leader.
