421 reaction

Select a recent news article (within the last month) and examine the issues and challenges described in the article. Critique the argument put forward from the author and assess the significance of the information presented for leadership theory and practice. Identify what types of changes to policy or practice the organization may need to consider. Consider the challenges of implementing the policy or practice change and make recommendations for action based on your analysis.

1. You may select your article from any reputable news source or other reliable distributor of business news, such as newspapers, business publications and credible business consulting newsletters and or websites. This is a period of extreme leadership challenge, so there shouldn’t be any shortage of sources, however, remember to select your source carefully, as there will be bots and trolls masquerading as legitimate. Be sure to cite your source for the original article.

2. Your paper should follow all the standard rules of good academic composition. There must be an (1) an introduction with a thesis statement, (2) an analysis/argument supported by outside sources, (3) and a concluding paragraph, restating your thesis and any appropriate recommendations.

3. The paper should use APA formatting. Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced. There is no requirement for a cover page or abstract, however, a works cited, or reference page is mandatory.

4. The paper should be one page, double spaced but no more than 2 pages. The paper should have a minimum of three references outside of the original article. The textbook and any other course materials may be used as outside references. The reference page is not included in the page count.

Criteria

Exemplary
A
10 points

Accomplished
B
8 points

Developing
C
5 points

Not Submitted
Failed
0

Content – Overall response to the assignment.
Weighted 30%

Clearly & effectively responds to the assignment.

Response to assignment generally adequate & thorough.

Minimally responds to the assignment.

Missing

Content – Thesis and Introduction
Weighted 20%

Main idea (thesis) very clearly stated & topic is effectively limited.

Main idea clear and topic is limited.

Main idea clear or implicit & topic is partially limited

Missing

Quality

Weighted 20%

Thesis supported by a variety of relevant facts, examples, & illustrations from experience, references to related readings, etc.

Thesis well-supported I body of paper by facts, examples, illustrations though support may not be as vivid as the “A” paper.

Thesis generally supported in body of paper by facts, examples, details. No more than one paragraph without support.

Missing

Mechanics

Weighted 10%

Few, if any, minor errors in sentence construction, usage, grammar or mechanics. APA is used correctly.

There may be a few minor or major errors in sentence construction, usage, grammar, or mechanics. Small omissions or errors in the use of APA.

There are some common errors (major and minor) I sentence construction and mechanics, but the writer generally demonstrates a correct sense of syntax. Several errors in the use of APA

Missing

Research

Weighted 20%

Source material is incorporated logically & insightfully. Sources are documented accurately.

Source material incorporated logically. Sources documented accurately.

Source material incorporated adequately & usually documented accurately.

Missing