30.0 %Identification of strengths and weaknesses related to
the four content areas listed using
http://www.aone.org/resources/leadership%20tools/PDFs/NMSL_BrochureFINAL.pdf

Provides strengths and/or weaknesses based on some of the
listed content areas.

Lists strengths and weaknesses based on each of the listed
content areas, but does not draw on evidence from the given Web site.

Lists strengths and weaknesses based on each of the listed
content areas, and draws on evidence from the given Web site for some of
the content areas.

Lists strengths and weaknesses based on each of the listed
content areas, and draws on evidence from the given Web site.

Lists and analyzes strengths and weaknesses based on each of
the listed content areas, and draws on evidence from the given Web site.

25.0 %Discussion of use of current leadership skills to
advocate change in the workplace.

Fails to mention either change in the workplace and/or
personal skill set.

Discusses one change that can be made in the workplace,
without providing examples or evidence. Makes brief mention of personal
skill set, but does not effectively demonstrate how it can be used to
effect change.

Discusses one change that can be made in the workplace,
without providing examples or evidence. Evaluates how personal skill set
can be used to effect change in workplace.

Discusses one change that can be made in the workplace,
while giving a clear and relevant example for why the change is necessary.
Evaluates how personal skill set can be used to effect change in workplace.

Discusses specific changes that can be made in the workplace
are discussed, while giving clear and relevant examples for why changes are
necessary. Evaluates how personal skill set can be used to effect change in
workplace.

25.0 %Reflection on personal goal for leadership growth and
development of implementation plan to reach goal.

Pinpoints a goal for leadership growth, but does not provide
a plan for attaining the goal.

Pinpoints a goal for leadership growth, but the plan for
attaining goal is not aligned to the final outcome.

Provides a surface-level reflection on areas of growth.
Pinpoints at least one specific goal for leadership growth, but provides an
oversimplified plan for attaining goal.

Reflects on areas for growth. Pinpoints at least one
specific goal for leadership growth, and outlines a clear implementation
plan to meet the goal.

Provides a thoughtful reflection on areas for growth.
Pinpoints at least one specific goal for leadership growth, and outlines a
well-organized and realistic implementation plan to meet the goal.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing
claim.

Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or
vague; purpose is not clear.

Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to
purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the
development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments
and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within
the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose
of the paper clear.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Paragraph Development and Transitions

Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and
coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established.
Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is
disjointed.

Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression
of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of
organization is evident.

Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some
inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is
apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic
sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.

There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and
transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and
transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.

15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar,
language use)

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence
construction are used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure,
and/or word choice are present.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not
overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and
audience-appropriate language are used.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few
may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of
speech are used.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.

5.0 %Format

2.0 %Paper Format (1- inch margins; 12-point-font;
double-spaced; Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier)

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format
is rarely followed correctly.

Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken;
lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some
minor errors may be present.

Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in
formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

5.0 %Format

3.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing
and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as
appropriate to assignment)

No reference page is included. No citations are used.

Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently
used.

Reference page is included and lists sources used in the
paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be
present.

Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited
sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usually correct.

In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The
documentation of cited sources is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage