Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## ASSIGNMENTTWO.docx
– ## RubricforMSL680_Assignment2.pdf
**## ASSIGNMENTTWO.docx**
1.
**ASSIGNMENT TWO – INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPER**
The research paper will be
**6-8 double-spaced pages** in text length, not including cover page, Table of Contents, References, or Appendices Paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.
The purpose of this paper is to take a narrow leadership topic and do an in-depth review of the current literature on this topic. This is a library research paper and
**you must use at least 10 different current scholarly sources (2018- PRESENT)**, in addition to the textbooks. Be sure to use published journal articles as your sources, not less-reliable Internet web sites. Reference your paper very carefully and tightly.
Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count. This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. Paper should have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference section. Paper should also have a Table of Contents and appropriate headings and sub-headings in the body of the paper. Be sure to use the required title page. Write transition sentences between sections so that the reader knows where you are going and why. Note that this is a
research paper. Avoid all first person pronouns and personal opinion.
You may choose from the list of topics below or suggest one of your own to the instructor. If you choose a different other than the topics presented below, be sure to e-mail your topic to the instructor and get approval before you start working.
**This assignment is worth (40 points) of your grade.**
***** Suggested Topics for Research Papers (Be sure to relate topic specifically to Leadership Research)**
1. Charismatic leadership
2. Leading through mentoring
3. Executive leadership development
4. Gender and leadership research
5. Traits of effective leaders
6. Transformational leadership
7. Can leadership be learned?
8. What do leaders value?
9. The ethics of effective leaders
10. New trends in leadership research
11. Status of the glass ceiling with female and minority leaders
12. How do leaders influence followers?
13. Followership theory—Looking at leadership from the bottom up
**Students must use Mandatory Template, see attached, which includes the following sections:**
·
**Introduction of Chosen Leadership Topic**
·
**Literature Review**
·
**Reflection**
·
**Conclusion**
·
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**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment2.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment Two – Leadership Research Paper
The Leadership Research Paper Assignment is worth 40 points of your grade. Content is worth
25 points; writing quality is worth 8 points and APA style is worth 7 points. The following
components will be graded in each category.
Content (25 points)
Element
Met
(4-5 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 points)
Introduction of leadership
topic
Comprehensive and
engaging introduction
Adequate introduction
with minor gaps
Inadequate or
missing introduction
In-depth literature review
including appropriate
headings and sub-headings
Thorough review
with clear
organization
Adequate review with
minor gaps in
organization
Incomplete or poorly
organized review
Detailed reflection and
plan to incorporate into
work environment
Comprehensive
reflection and
realistic plan
Adequate reflection
and plan with some
details missing
Poor or missing
reflection and plan
Conclusion
Clear and well-
summarized
conclusion
Conclusion is
somewhat clear but
lacks depth
Poor or missing
conclusion
Overall organization using
mandatory template
Well-organized and
follows the template
Somewhat organized
but deviates from the
template
Disorganized and
does not follow the
template
Writing Quality (8 points)
Element
Met
(7-8 points)
Partially Met
(4-6 points)
Not Met
(0-3 points)
Writing clarity and
professionalism
Writing is professional,
clear, and concise with
proper grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
Writing is somewhat
clear but includes some
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
Writing is unclear
with numerous
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
APA Style (7 points)
Element
Met
(6-7 points)
Partially Met
(3-5 points)
Not Met
(0-2 points)
Citations and
reference
formatting
Citations are included and
written in correct APA
style. Reference page is
included and correctly
formatted.
Citations are included,
and the reference page
is included with minor
APA style errors.
Citations are not included.
The reference page is
incorrectly formatted and
there are numerous APA
style errors.
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment2.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment Two – Leadership Research Paper
The Leadership Research Paper Assignment is worth 40 points of your grade. Content is worth
25 points; writing quality is worth 8 points and APA style is worth 7 points. The following
components will be graded in each category.
Content (25 points)
Element
Met
(4-5 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 points)
Introduction of leadership
topic
Comprehensive and
engaging introduction
Adequate introduction
with minor gaps
Inadequate or
missing introduction
In-depth literature review
including appropriate
headings and sub-headings
Thorough review
with clear
organization
Adequate review with
minor gaps in
organization
Incomplete or poorly
organized review
Detailed reflection and
plan to incorporate into
work environment
Comprehensive
reflection and
realistic plan
Adequate reflection
and plan with some
details missing
Poor or missing
reflection and plan
Conclusion
Clear and well-
summarized
conclusion
Conclusion is
somewhat clear but
lacks depth
Poor or missing
conclusion
Overall organization using
mandatory template
Well-organized and
follows the template
Somewhat organized
but deviates from the
template
Disorganized and
does not follow the
template
Writing Quality (8 points)
Element
Met
(7-8 points)
Partially Met
(4-6 points)
Not Met
(0-3 points)
Writing clarity and
professionalism
Writing is professional,
clear, and concise with
proper grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
Writing is somewhat
clear but includes some
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
Writing is unclear
with numerous
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
APA Style (7 points)
Element
Met
(6-7 points)
Partially Met
(3-5 points)
Not Met
(0-2 points)
Citations and
reference
formatting
Citations are included and
written in correct APA
style. Reference page is
included and correctly
formatted.
Citations are included,
and the reference page
is included with minor
APA style errors.
Citations are not included.
The reference page is
incorrectly formatted and
there are numerous APA
style errors.
**## ASSIGNMENTTWO.docx**
1.
**ASSIGNMENT TWO – INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPER**
The research paper will be
**6-8 double-spaced pages** in text length, not including cover page, Table of Contents, References, or Appendices Paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.
The purpose of this paper is to take a narrow leadership topic and do an in-depth review of the current literature on this topic. This is a library research paper and
**you must use at least 10 different current scholarly sources (2018- PRESENT)**, in addition to the textbooks. Be sure to use published journal articles as your sources, not less-reliable Internet web sites. Reference your paper very carefully and tightly.
Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count. This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. Paper should have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference section. Paper should also have a Table of Contents and appropriate headings and sub-headings in the body of the paper. Be sure to use the required title page. Write transition sentences between sections so that the reader knows where you are going and why. Note that this is a
research paper. Avoid all first person pronouns and personal opinion.
You may choose from the list of topics below or suggest one of your own to the instructor. If you choose a different other than the topics presented below, be sure to e-mail your topic to the instructor and get approval before you start working.
**This assignment is worth (40 points) of your grade.**
***** Suggested Topics for Research Papers (Be sure to relate topic specifically to Leadership Research)**
1. Charismatic leadership
2. Leading through mentoring
3. Executive leadership development
4. Gender and leadership research
5. Traits of effective leaders
6. Transformational leadership
7. Can leadership be learned?
8. What do leaders value?
9. The ethics of effective leaders
10. New trends in leadership research
11. Status of the glass ceiling with female and minority leaders
12. How do leaders influence followers?
13. Followership theory—Looking at leadership from the bottom up
**Students must use Mandatory Template, see attached, which includes the following sections:**
·
**Introduction of Chosen Leadership Topic**
·
**Literature Review**
·
**Reflection**
·
**Conclusion**
·
[**Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 2.pdf**](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749599?wrap=1) [**Download Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 2.pdf**](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749599/download?download_frd=1)
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment2.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment Two – Leadership Research Paper
The Leadership Research Paper Assignment is worth 40 points of your grade. Content is worth
25 points; writing quality is worth 8 points and APA style is worth 7 points. The following
components will be graded in each category.
Content (25 points)
Element
Met
(4-5 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 points)
Introduction of leadership
topic
Comprehensive and
engaging introduction
Adequate introduction
with minor gaps
Inadequate or
missing introduction
In-depth literature review
including appropriate
headings and sub-headings
Thorough review
with clear
organization
Adequate review with
minor gaps in
organization
Incomplete or poorly
organized review
Detailed reflection and
plan to incorporate into
work environment
Comprehensive
reflection and
realistic plan
Adequate reflection
and plan with some
details missing
Poor or missing
reflection and plan
Conclusion
Clear and well-
summarized
conclusion
Conclusion is
somewhat clear but
lacks depth
Poor or missing
conclusion
Overall organization using
mandatory template
Well-organized and
follows the template
Somewhat organized
but deviates from the
template
Disorganized and
does not follow the
template
Writing Quality (8 points)
Element
Met
(7-8 points)
Partially Met
(4-6 points)
Not Met
(0-3 points)
Writing clarity and
professionalism
Writing is professional,
clear, and concise with
proper grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
Writing is somewhat
clear but includes some
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
Writing is unclear
with numerous
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
APA Style (7 points)
Element
Met
(6-7 points)
Partially Met
(3-5 points)
Not Met
(0-2 points)
Citations and
reference
formatting
Citations are included and
written in correct APA
style. Reference page is
included and correctly
formatted.
Citations are included,
and the reference page
is included with minor
APA style errors.
Citations are not included.
The reference page is
incorrectly formatted and
there are numerous APA
style errors.
**## ASSIGNMENTTWO.docx**
1.
**ASSIGNMENT TWO – INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PAPER**
The research paper will be
**6-8 double-spaced pages** in text length, not including cover page, Table of Contents, References, or Appendices Paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.
The purpose of this paper is to take a narrow leadership topic and do an in-depth review of the current literature on this topic. This is a library research paper and
**you must use at least 10 different current scholarly sources (2018- PRESENT)**, in addition to the textbooks. Be sure to use published journal articles as your sources, not less-reliable Internet web sites. Reference your paper very carefully and tightly.
Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count. This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. Paper should have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference section. Paper should also have a Table of Contents and appropriate headings and sub-headings in the body of the paper. Be sure to use the required title page. Write transition sentences between sections so that the reader knows where you are going and why. Note that this is a
research paper. Avoid all first person pronouns and personal opinion.
You may choose from the list of topics below or suggest one of your own to the instructor. If you choose a different other than the topics presented below, be sure to e-mail your topic to the instructor and get approval before you start working.
**This assignment is worth (40 points) of your grade.**
***** Suggested Topics for Research Papers (Be sure to relate topic specifically to Leadership Research)**
1. Charismatic leadership
2. Leading through mentoring
3. Executive leadership development
4. Gender and leadership research
5. Traits of effective leaders
6. Transformational leadership
7. Can leadership be learned?
8. What do leaders value?
9. The ethics of effective leaders
10. New trends in leadership research
11. Status of the glass ceiling with female and minority leaders
12. How do leaders influence followers?
13. Followership theory—Looking at leadership from the bottom up
**Students must use Mandatory Template, see attached, which includes the following sections:**
·
**Introduction of Chosen Leadership Topic**
·
**Literature Review**
·
**Reflection**
·
**Conclusion**
·
[**Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 2.pdf**](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749599?wrap=1) [**Download Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 2.pdf**](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749599/download?download_frd=1)
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment2.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment Two – Leadership Research Paper
The Leadership Research Paper Assignment is worth 40 points of your grade. Content is worth
25 points; writing quality is worth 8 points and APA style is worth 7 points. The following
components will be graded in each category.
Content (25 points)
Element
Met
(4-5 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 points)
Introduction of leadership
topic
Comprehensive and
engaging introduction
Adequate introduction
with minor gaps
Inadequate or
missing introduction
In-depth literature review
including appropriate
headings and sub-headings
Thorough review
with clear
organization
Adequate review with
minor gaps in
organization
Incomplete or poorly
organized review
Detailed reflection and
plan to incorporate into
work environment
Comprehensive
reflection and
realistic plan
Adequate reflection
and plan with some
details missing
Poor or missing
reflection and plan
Conclusion
Clear and well-
summarized
conclusion
Conclusion is
somewhat clear but
lacks depth
Poor or missing
conclusion
Overall organization using
mandatory template
Well-organized and
follows the template
Somewhat organized
but deviates from the
template
Disorganized and
does not follow the
template
Writing Quality (8 points)
Element
Met
(7-8 points)
Partially Met
(4-6 points)
Not Met
(0-3 points)
Writing clarity and
professionalism
Writing is professional,
clear, and concise with
proper grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
Writing is somewhat
clear but includes some
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
Writing is unclear
with numerous
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors
APA Style (7 points)
Element
Met
(6-7 points)
Partially Met
(3-5 points)
Not Met
(0-2 points)
Citations and
reference
formatting
Citations are included and
written in correct APA
style. Reference page is
included and correctly
formatted.
Citations are included,
and the reference page
is included with minor
APA style errors.
Citations are not included.
The reference page is
incorrectly formatted and
there are numerous APA
style errors.
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