Hughes, Ginnett, and Curphy (2019) 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 5 page report (less than 5 pages will not be accepted). 

Next, you will provide a rationale for choosing to work on this particular skill, the plan to improve yourself in this area, your efforts over at least a two-week period of time to build skills in this area, your results, and your expectations of using this skill in the future.

This paper must be 5 pages in length (double-spaced), not counting the title and reference pages.
It must include a minimum of 4 scholarly references (journal articles, not less reliable-web sources).
Using pronouns will be acceptable given the nature of the assignment.
Paper should have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference section.
Paper should also have appropriate headings and sub-headings in the body of the paper (please refer to APA manual)
Write transition sentences between sections so that the reader knows where you are going and why.
Paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.
Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count.
Every assignment must include the FCE title page (found in APA/Writing Resources) and a reference list in APA form and style.

This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. This assignment will be worth 25% (25 points) of your grade.

Rubric for Assignment One

The Leadership Skills Paper Assignment is worth 25% (25 points) of your grade. Content is worth 15 points; writing quality is worth 6 points and APA style is worth 4 points. The following three (3) components will be graded in each category. Also, refer to this website for additional guidance on formatting papers: http://education.nova.edu/Resources/uploads/app/28/files/PDF/fce_standard_format.pdf

Content (15 points)

Accurate representation of the Leadership Skill chosen

Detailed rational for choosing the Leadership Skill

Detailed plan to show improvement in this area

Detailed list of efforts, results, and expectations of the skills

Overall organization of assignment

Writing quality (6 points)

Proper use of grammar, syntax, and punctuation

Graduate quality writing

Logical flow of ideas

Appropriate integration of research

APA style (4 points)

Appropriate use of direct and indirect quotes

Appropriate use of citations in the text

Correct format of reference list

Rubric
Assignment 1 Leadership Skill Rubric
Assignment 1 Leadership Skill Rubric
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
1. Accurate representation of the Leadership Skill chosen 2. Detailed rational for choosing the Leadership Skill 3. Detailed plan to show improvement in this area 4. Detailed list of efforts, results, and expectations of the skills 5. Overall organization of assignment
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality
1. Proper use of grammar, syntax, and punctuation 2. Graduate quality writing 3. Logical flow of ideas 4. Appropriate integration of research
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA style
1. Appropriate use of direct and indirect quotes 2. Appropriate use of citations in the text 3. Correct format of reference list
4 pts
Total Points: 25