Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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– ## RubricforMSL680_Assignment1.pdf
**## ASSIGNMENTONE.docx**
**ASSIGNMENT ONE – LEADERSHIP SKILLS**
Hughes et al. (2022) textbook covers the various skills leaders need to develop to be effective. Each student will choose a Leadership Skill that he or she would like to improve. Write a 4-6 page report (less than 4 pages will not be accepted). Page count does not include Title Page and Reference Page.
The following sections are required for the paper:
· Introduction
· Leadership Skill
· Rationale for Chosen Skill
· Plans and Expectations to Implement Skill
· Conclusion
A minimum of 4 current (2018 to present) scholarly references should be included to indicate the research. This assignment will be worth 30 points of your grade. You must utilize the mandatory attached template.
[Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646?wrap=1) [Download Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646/download?download_frd=1)
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment1.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment One – Leadership Skill
The Leadership Skills Paper Assignment is worth 30 points of your grade. Content is worth 20 points;
writing quality is worth 6 points and APA style is worth 4 points. The following components will be
graded in each category.
Content (20 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
Accurate representation
of the chosen leadership
skill
Comprehensive and
accurate
representation
Somewhat accurate
representation with
minor errors
Inaccurate or missing
representation
Detailed rationale for
choosing the leadership
skill
Thorough and well-
justified rationale
Adequate rationale
with some justification
Poor or missing
rationale
Detailed plan and
expectations to
implement the skill
Comprehensive and
realistic plan
Plan lacks some details
or realism
Poor or missing 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 (6 points)
Element
Met
(5-6 points)
Partially Met
(3-4 points)
Not Met
(0-2 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 (4 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
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_Assignment1.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment One – Leadership Skill
The Leadership Skills Paper Assignment is worth 30 points of your grade. Content is worth 20 points;
writing quality is worth 6 points and APA style is worth 4 points. The following components will be
graded in each category.
Content (20 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
Accurate representation
of the chosen leadership
skill
Comprehensive and
accurate
representation
Somewhat accurate
representation with
minor errors
Inaccurate or missing
representation
Detailed rationale for
choosing the leadership
skill
Thorough and well-
justified rationale
Adequate rationale
with some justification
Poor or missing
rationale
Detailed plan and
expectations to
implement the skill
Comprehensive and
realistic plan
Plan lacks some details
or realism
Poor or missing 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 (6 points)
Element
Met
(5-6 points)
Partially Met
(3-4 points)
Not Met
(0-2 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 (4 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
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.
**## ASSIGNMENTONE.docx**
**ASSIGNMENT ONE – LEADERSHIP SKILLS**
Hughes et al. (2022) textbook covers the various skills leaders need to develop to be effective. Each student will choose a Leadership Skill that he or she would like to improve. Write a 4-6 page report (less than 4 pages will not be accepted). Page count does not include Title Page and Reference Page.
The following sections are required for the paper:
· Introduction
· Leadership Skill
· Rationale for Chosen Skill
· Plans and Expectations to Implement Skill
· Conclusion
A minimum of 4 current (2018 to present) scholarly references should be included to indicate the research. This assignment will be worth 30 points of your grade. You must utilize the mandatory attached template.
[Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646?wrap=1) [Download Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646/download?download_frd=1)
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment1.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment One – Leadership Skill
The Leadership Skills Paper Assignment is worth 30 points of your grade. Content is worth 20 points;
writing quality is worth 6 points and APA style is worth 4 points. The following components will be
graded in each category.
Content (20 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
Accurate representation
of the chosen leadership
skill
Comprehensive and
accurate
representation
Somewhat accurate
representation with
minor errors
Inaccurate or missing
representation
Detailed rationale for
choosing the leadership
skill
Thorough and well-
justified rationale
Adequate rationale
with some justification
Poor or missing
rationale
Detailed plan and
expectations to
implement the skill
Comprehensive and
realistic plan
Plan lacks some details
or realism
Poor or missing 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 (6 points)
Element
Met
(5-6 points)
Partially Met
(3-4 points)
Not Met
(0-2 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 (4 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
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.
**## ASSIGNMENTONE.docx**
**ASSIGNMENT ONE – LEADERSHIP SKILLS**
Hughes et al. (2022) textbook covers the various skills leaders need to develop to be effective. Each student will choose a Leadership Skill that he or she would like to improve. Write a 4-6 page report (less than 4 pages will not be accepted). Page count does not include Title Page and Reference Page.
The following sections are required for the paper:
· Introduction
· Leadership Skill
· Rationale for Chosen Skill
· Plans and Expectations to Implement Skill
· Conclusion
A minimum of 4 current (2018 to present) scholarly references should be included to indicate the research. This assignment will be worth 30 points of your grade. You must utilize the mandatory attached template.
[Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646?wrap=1) [Download Rubric for MSL 680_Assignment 1.pdf](https://nsu.instructure.com/courses/2546662/files/152749646/download?download_frd=1)
**## RubricforMSL680_Assignment1.pdf**
Rubric for Assignment One – Leadership Skill
The Leadership Skills Paper Assignment is worth 30 points of your grade. Content is worth 20 points;
writing quality is worth 6 points and APA style is worth 4 points. The following components will be
graded in each category.
Content (20 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
Accurate representation
of the chosen leadership
skill
Comprehensive and
accurate
representation
Somewhat accurate
representation with
minor errors
Inaccurate or missing
representation
Detailed rationale for
choosing the leadership
skill
Thorough and well-
justified rationale
Adequate rationale
with some justification
Poor or missing
rationale
Detailed plan and
expectations to
implement the skill
Comprehensive and
realistic plan
Plan lacks some details
or realism
Poor or missing 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 (6 points)
Element
Met
(5-6 points)
Partially Met
(3-4 points)
Not Met
(0-2 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 (4 points)
Element
Met
(4 points)
Partially Met
(2-3 points)
Not Met
(0-1 point)
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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