SECTION ONE: OVERALL GUIDELINES
Throughout your major program(s), you have developed knowledge and skills that relate to or contribute to your ability
to engage, encourage, and lead others and/or further the success of processes through the applicable knowledge, skills,
and expertise you have gained about them. Through collaboration activities, such as team or group activities, you have
furthered your knowledge and skills in followership and leadership. As you complete your major program(s), it is
important that you take stock of your strengths and areas for improvement in followership and leadership related to
your current or desired professional field and role, and develop a plan for continuous growth through cultivation of your
strengths and gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring improvement. This project
is designed to help you accomplish this task in your capstone course.
Progressively, throughout Units 1 – 4, you will engage in the following research and assessment activities for which the
specific expectations are addressed later in the document:
 Unit 1 – Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
 Unit 2 – Followership and Leadership Expectations in Your Major Degree Related Professional Field
 Unit 3 – Followership and Leadership Assessment
 Unit 4 – Followership and Leadership Development Plan
In Units 3 and 5, you will submit this assignment as follows:
 Unit 3 – at the end of week 3 (Unit 3), you will submit a draft of Units 1 and 2 for grading and feedback.
 Unit 5 – at the end of week 5 (Unit 5) you will submit your complete, final report for grading and feedback.

1. Prepare this report in APA format that details your research and assessment findings and conclusions, and your
   development plan for each phase of this project. The sections (include the section titles in your paper according
   to APA format) required for this report are as follows:
   a) Title Page [unique title and not title of this assignment]
   b) Abstract
   c) Introduction
   d) Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
   e) Followership and Leadership Expectations in [name of professional field]
   f) Followership and Leadership Assessment
   g) Followership and Leadership Development Plan
   h) Conclusion
   i) References
   APA format resource: Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) – APA Style Guide
   This APA style guide is the standard reference for Southwestern College Professional Studies and is an excellent resource
   to help guide you in the creation of your APA formatted Followership/Leadership mastery assignment.
   Research:
   You will research scholarly and professional journal articles on followership and leadership topics in Deets Library, from
   Open Access Journals, your educational course materials (textbooks etc. ), and from professional associations written
   within the last ten years. For this research, news sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar
   sources may not be used.
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   Our Deets Research Librarian, has made a permanent followership/leadership recording for Capstone – Research Process
   – Followership/Leadership1
   . Please review this for advice on conducting followership/leadership research.
   References:
   The minimum number of references overall for the complete assignment is: 18
   (your research that provides a minimum number of 12 references combined with 6 provided materials combines for a
   total of 18.)
   Cited
   In Unit New research Provided
   Unit 1: minimum references (4 provided and 5 from research) 9 5 4
   Unit 2: minimum number from new research
   (different from unit 1 references) 5 5 0
   (and include at least 3 used in Unit 1 in addition to 5 new) 3
   Unit 3: minimum of 5 references from Units 1 and 2 (no new research) 5 0 2
   and cite the assessments as part of the minimum 2
   Unit 4: minimum of 2 references from new research 2 2 0
   Total 26 12 6
   Your reference page should include your sources gained from research and the sources provided (the four articles and
   the assessments).

Age of your references from research: they must be published within the last 10 years.

1. Within each of sections d-g, each of the section objectives/instructions must be carefully addressed in this
   report. Be sure to carefully review the grading rubric below. Do note that this is a professional report, so use of
   writing voice and contractions, etc. should follow APA format.
   a. Units 1 and 2 should be written in third person.
   b. Units 3 and 4 can be written in first person according to APA since you will be presenting and analyzing
   your personal data.
2. The minimum word length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, is 2500 words. More than likely,
   you will exceed this minimum word length, given the scope and requirements of this project.
3. Submit your report for grading and feedback at the end of Unit 3 and submit the final report for grading and
   feedback by Sunday of Unit 5.
   There are two submissions for this assignment. You will submit a draft of Units 1 and 2 at the end of week 3 (Unit 3).
   And, you will submit the complete assignment at the end of week 5 (Unit 5). So, it is critical that you follow the
   schedule outlined below for your success with this project.

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SECTION TWO: WEEKLY GUIDELINES
Unit 1: Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
Research the various traits and styles associated with leadership and followership and their relationship with each other.
To begin this research, read the following four articles for background information and include information gained from
these articles in this project.
 A Fresh Look at Followership: A Model for Matching Followership and Leadership Styles2
 Everyday Leadership3
 8 Common Leadership Styles4
 Four types of Leaders5
Research scholarly and professional journal articles on these topics in Deets Library, from Open Access Journals, your
course educational materials (textbooks etc.), and from professional associations written within the last ten years. For
this research, news sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used. The
objectives are:

1. Based on your research and its analysis, develop a comprehensive list of 1) followership styles and traits, and 2)
   leadership styles and traits, each with comprehensive descriptions in your own words synthesized from your
   findings with appropriate citations for the concepts, facts, and ideas revealed in the research.
2. Based on your research and its analysis, describe the relationship between leadership and followership styles in
   your own words synthesized from your findings with appropriate citations for the concepts, facts, and ideas
   revealed in the research.
   Note: A minimum of five scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years – in
   addition to the four articles provided above – should be cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of
   these objectives.
   Unit 2: Followership and Leadership Expectations in Professional Field
   Building on your findings in Unit 1, conduct further research of scholarly and professional journal articles in Deets
   Library, from Open Access Journals, your course educational materials (textbooks etc.), and from professional
   associations written within the last ten years to identify the desirable 1) followership styles and traits, and 2) leadership
   styles and traits that are applicable to your current or desired professional field and role. For this research, news
   sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.
3. Based on your research and its analysis, develop a comprehensive list of desirable 1) followership styles and
   traits, and 2) leadership styles and traits specific to your current or desired professional field and role.
4. Explain why each of these styles and traits are of importance to your success in your current or desired
   professional field and role. This must be conveyed in your own words with appropriate citations for the
   concepts, facts, and ideas revealed in the research.

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3 http://insights.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/EverydayLeadership.pdf
4 https://associationsnow.com/2013/01/management-style-whats-your-leadership-type/
5 https://trainingmag.com/four-types-leaders
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Note: A minimum of five different scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten
years – should be cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these objectives.
Unit 3: Followership and Leadership Assessment
Download, save, and complete the Leadership and Followership Style Test for Capstone. Then, complete the eight
exercises of the Leadership Assessment Tool Inventory – Assess Your Skills6
In completing the assessments related to an
organization, consider the type of organization in which you might desire to work if you are not working in your desired
professional field and role currently. Given the research completed in Units 1 and 2, and your findings from these
assessments:

1. What are your followership strengths and areas for improvement specific to your current or desired professional
   field and role?
2. What are your leadership strengths and areas for improvement specific to your current or desired professional
   field and role?
   Explain each finding, its relevance to the professional field, and why it is important. Cite research sources from Units 1
   and 2, and the assessments to support your analysis of the above expressed in your own words.
   To help you interpret the results, the Leadership and Followership Style Test has some interpretive information
   included. It is important that you recognize that you will need to go back to do some more research based on what you
   find from these assessments as well. For instance, finding out what the primary and secondary influence strategies you
   use will then require you to find out more about what they mean so that you can better describe your leadership
   characteristics.
   Regarding scores for the Leadership Assessment Tool Inventory, we do not have the opportunity to obtain
   scores. However, the results do provide feedback on preferred influence strategies, quartile classifications, and a scoring
   key that enables you to assess the characteristics associated with each of the tools in the inventory. There is a wealth of
   information available if you use each of these parts of each tool to perform your self-assessment in addition to
   performing more research.
   Note: A minimum of five scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years AND
   cited in Units 1 and 2 along with the two provided assessments should be cited in-text and included in references as
   applicable to each of these objectives.
3. Submit your draft prepared according to Overall and Weekly instructions for Units 1 and 2 for grading and
   feedback at the end of week 3 (Unit 3).
   Unit 4: Followership and Leadership Development Plan
4. Followership: Research the diverse methods through which you may cultivate your followership strengths and
   gain the knowledge and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring improvement. Assess the viability of
   each of these methods for your continued growth as a follower. For this research, scholarly or professional
   journal articles, or professional and educational resources written or developed with in the last ten years are
   required. News sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.

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1. Leadership: Research the diverse methods through which you may cultivate your leadership strengths and gain
   the knowledge and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring improvement. Assess the viability of
   each of these methods for your continued growth as a leader. For this research, scholarly or professional
   journal articles, or professional and educational resources written or developed with in the last ten years are
   required. News sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.
2. Create a detailed five-year plan for the continuous development of
   a. Followership abilities.
   b. Leadership abilities
   For this five-year plan for these two sections, one for followership and one for leadership, include:
3. Include a subsection that lists strengths and another subsection that includes areas for improvement
   for each section – followership and leadership.
4. For each strength, the method(s) for continuously developing that strength must be identified.
5. For each area for improvement, the method(s) for gaining the knowledge and skills for improvement
   must be identified.
6. Where appropriate, a target date for completion should be included. However, as the focus is
   continuous development, many of these methods will not have such a date, given the continuous
   process.
   Be sure that what is included in this plan is realistic and one to which you can make a commitment.
   Note: A minimum of two different scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten
   years – should be cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these objectives.
   Unit 5: Formalize the Development Plan
7. Incorporate feedback received from the Unit 3 grading and feedback in your final report.
8. Prepare this report in APA format that details your research and assessment findings and conclusions, and your
   development plan for each phase of this project. The sections (include the section titles in your paper according
   to APA format) required for this report are as follows:
   a) Title Page [unique title and not title of this assignment – do reference your major in the title, however]
   b) Abstract
   c) Introduction
   d) Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
   e) Followership and Leadership Expectations in [name of professional field]
   f) Followership and Leadership Assessment
   g) Followership and Leadership Development Plan
   h) Conclusion
   i) References
   APA format resource: Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) – APA Style Guide
   This APA style guide is the standard reference for Southwestern College Professional Studies and is an excellent resource
   to help guide you in the creation of your APA formatted Followership/Leadership mastery assignment.
   Research:
   You will research scholarly and professional journal articles on followership and leadership topics in Deets Library, from
   Open Access Journals, your educational course materials (textbooks etc. ), and from professional associations written
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   within the last ten years. For this research, news sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar
   sources may not be used.
   References:
   The minimum number of references overall for the complete assignment is: 18
   (your research that provides a minimum number of 12 references combined with 6 provided materials combines for a
   total of 18.)
   Cited
   In Unit New research Provided
   Unit 1: minimum references (4 provided and 5 from research) 9 5 4
   Unit 2: minimum number from new research
   (different from unit 1 references) 5 5 0
   (and include at least 3 used in Unit 1 in addition to 5 new) 3
   Unit 3: minimum of 5 references from Units 1 and 2 (no new research) 5 0 2
   and cite the assessments as part of the minimum 2
   Unit 4: minimum of 2 references from new research 2 2 0
   Total 26 12 6
   Your reference page should include your sources gained from research and the sources provided (the four articles and
   the assessments).

Age of your references from research: they must be published within the last 10 years.

1. Within each of sections d-g, each of the section objectives/instructions must be carefully addressed in this
   report. Be sure to carefully review the grading rubric below. Do note that this is a professional report, so use of
   writing voice and contractions, etc. should follow APA format.
   a. Units 1 and 2 should be written in third person.
   b. Units 3 and 4 can be written in first person according to APA since you will be presenting and analyzing
   your personal data.
2. The minimum word length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, is 2500 words. More than likely,
   you will exceed this minimum word length, given the scope and requirements of this project.
3. Submit your report for grading and feedback by Sunday of Unit 5.
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   MASTERY ASSIGNMENT: FOLLOWERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN INSTRUCTIONS AND GRADING RUBRIC
   Throughout your major program(s), you have developed knowledge and skills that relate to or contribute to your ability to engage, encourage, and lead others
   and/or further the success of processes through the applicable knowledge, skills, and expertise you have gained about them. Through collaboration activities, such
   as team or group activities, you have furthered your knowledge and skills in followership and leadership. As you complete your major program(s), it is important
   that you take stock of your strengths and areas for improvement in followership and leadership related to your current or desired professional field and role, and
   develop a plan for continuous growth through cultivation of your strengths and gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring
   improvement. This project is designed to help you accomplish this task in your capstone course.
   Progressively, throughout Units 1 – 4, you will engage in the following research and assessment activities for which the specific expectations are addressed later in
   the document:
    Unit 1 – Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
    Unit 2 – Followership and Leadership Expectations in Professional Field
    Unit 3 – Followership and Leadership Assessment
    Unit 4 – Followership and Leadership Development Plan
   In Units 3 and 5, you will submit this assignment as follows:
    Unit 3 – at the end of week 3 (Unit 3), you will submit a draft of Units 1 and 2 for grading and feedback.
    Unit 5 – at the end of week 5 (Unit 5) you will submit your complete, final report for grading and feedback.
   Research:
   You will research scholarly and professional journal articles on followership and leadership topics in Deets Library, from Open Access Journals, your educational
   course materials (textbooks etc. ), and from professional associations written within the last ten years. For this research, news sources, general information
   Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.
4. Prepare this report in APA format that details your research and assessment findings and conclusions, and your development plan for each phase of this
   project. The sections (include the section titles in your paper according to APA format) required for this report are as follows:
   j) Title Page [unique title and not title of this assignment]
   k) Abstract
   l) Introduction
   m) Relationship between Followership and Leadership Styles and their Traits
   n) Followership and Leadership Expectations in [name of professional field]
   o) Followership and Leadership Assessment
   p) Followership and Leadership Development Plan
   q) Conclusion
   r) References
   References:
   The minimum number of references overall for the complete assignment is: 18
   (your research that provides a minimum number of 12 references combined with 6 provided materials combines for a total of 18.)
   Your reference page should include your sources gained from research and the sources provided (the four articles and the assessments).

Age of your references from research: they must be published within the last 10 years.

1. Within each of sections d-g, each of the section objectives/instructions must be carefully addressed in this report. Do note that this is a professional
   report, so use of writing voice and contractions, etc. should follow APA format.
   a. Units 1 and 2 should be written in third person.
   b. Units 3 and 4 can be written in first person according to APA since you will be presenting and analyzing your personal data.
2. The minimum word length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, is 2500 words. More than likely, you will exceed this minimum word
   length, given the scope and requirements of this project.
3. Submit your report for grading and feedback at the end of Unit 3 and submit the final report for grading and feedback by Sunday of Unit 5.
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   A
   Outstanding
   B
   Good
   C
   Average
   D
   Below Average
   F
   Unacceptable
   50 Points Possible 45 – 50 points 40 – 44 points 35 – 39 points 30 – 34 points 0 points
   Relationship between
   Followership and
   Leadership Styles and
   their Traits
   Comprehension
   Research the various traits and styles associated with leadership and followership and their relationship with each other. To begin this
   research, read the following four articles for background information and include information gained in this project.
    A Fresh Look at Followership: A Model for Matching Followership and Leadership Styles7
    Everyday Leadership8
    8 Common Leadership Styles9
    Four types of Leaders10
   Research scholarly and professional journal articles on these topics in Deets Library, from Open Access Journals, your course educational
   materials, and from professional associations written within the last ten years. For this research, news sources, general information
   Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used. The objectives are:
4. Based on your research and its analysis, develop a comprehensive list of 1) followership styles and traits, and 2) leadership
   styles and traits, each with comprehensive descriptions in your own words synthesized from your findings with appropriate
   citations for the concepts, facts, and ideas revealed in the research.
5. Based on your research and its analysis, describe the relationship between leadership and followership styles in your own
   words synthesized from your findings with appropriate citations for the concepts, facts, and ideas revealed in the research.
   Note: A minimum of five scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years – in addition to the
   four articles provided above – should be cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these objectives.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple expert
   findings and/or
   perspectives for each of the
   two objectives with
   exceptional support from
   the requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple
   expert findings and/or
   perspectives for each of
   the two objectives with
   strong support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual
   understanding, presents
   arguments, defends
   rationale, and synthesizes
   multiple expert findings
   and/or perspectives for
   each of the two
   objectives with adequate
   support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the
   last ten years.
   Section may not meet
   word count minimum or
   may demonstrate partial
   conceptual
   understanding, absence
   or minimal synthesis of
   expert findings and/or
   perspective, or
   presentation of
   arguments and defense
   of rationale have
   inadequate support from
   professional, educational,
   and/or scholarly sources.
   Demonstrates little effort
   or understanding of
   concepts.
   Comments:

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8 http://insights.ccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/EverydayLeadership.pdf
9 https://associationsnow.com/2013/01/management-style-whats-your-leadership-type/
10 https://trainingmag.com/four-types-leaders
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A
Outstanding
B
Good
C
Average
D
Below Average
F
Unacceptable
50 Points Possible 45 – 50 points 40 – 44 points 35 – 39 points 30 – 34 points 0 points
Followership and
Leadership Expectations
in Professional Field
Comprehension
Building on your findings in Unit 1, conduct further research of scholarly and professional journal articles in Deets Library, from Open
Access Journals, your course educational materials (textbooks etc. ) and from professional associations written within the last ten years
to identify the desirable 1) followership styles and traits, and 2) leadership styles and traits that are applicable to your current or desired
professional field and role. For this research, news sources, general information Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may
not be used.

1. Based on your research and its analysis, develop a comprehensive list of desirable 1) followership styles and traits, and 2)
   leadership styles and traits specific to your current or desired professional field and role.
2. Explain why each of these styles and traits are of importance to your success in your current or desired professional field and
   role. This must be conveyed in your own words with appropriate citations for the concepts, facts, and ideas revealed in the
   research.
   Note: A minimum of five different scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years – should be
   cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these objectives.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple expert
   findings and/or
   perspectives for each of the
   two objectives with
   exceptional support from
   the requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years and incorporates
   a real world application.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple
   expert findings and/or
   perspectives for each of
   the two objectives with
   strong support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual
   understanding, presents
   arguments, defends
   rationale, and synthesizes
   multiple expert findings
   and/or perspectives for
   each of the two
   objectives with adequate
   support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the
   last ten years.
   Section may not meet
   word count minimum or
   may demonstrate partial
   conceptual
   understanding, absence
   or minimal synthesis of
   expert findings and/or
   perspective, or
   presentation of
   arguments and defense
   of rationale have
   inadequate support from
   professional, educational,
   and/or scholarly sources.
   Demonstrates little effort
   or understanding of
   concepts.
   Comments:
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   A
   Outstanding
   B
   Good
   C
   Average
   D
   Below Average
   F
   Unacceptable
   50 Points Possible 45 – 50 points 40 – 44 points 35 – 39 points 30 – 34 points 0 points
   Followership and
   Leadership Assessment
   Application
   Download, save, and complete the Leadership and Followership Style Test for Capstone. Then, complete the eight exercises of the
   Leadership Assessment Tool Inventory – Assess Your Skills11
   In completing the assessments related to an organization, consider the type
   of organization in which you might desire to work if you are not working in your desired professional field and role currently. Given the
   research completed in Units 1 and 2, and your findings from these assessments:
3. What are your followership strengths and areas for improvement specific to your current or desired professional field and
   role?
4. What are your leadership strengths and areas for improvement specific to your current or desired professional field and role?
   Explain each finding, its relevance to the professional field, and why it is important. Cite research sources from Units 1 and 2, and the
   assessments to support your analysis of the above expressed in your own words.
   Note: A minimum of five scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years AND cited in Units 1
   and 2 along with the two provided assessments should be cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these
   objectives.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple expert
   findings and/or
   perspectives for each of the
   two objectives with
   exceptional support from
   the requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years and incorporates
   a real world application.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple
   expert findings and/or
   perspectives for each of
   the two objectives with
   strong support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual
   understanding, presents
   arguments, defends
   rationale, and synthesizes
   multiple expert findings
   and/or perspectives for
   each of the two
   objectives with adequate
   support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the
   last ten years.
   Section may not meet
   word count minimum or
   may demonstrate partial
   conceptual
   understanding, absence
   or minimal synthesis of
   expert findings and/or
   perspective, or
   presentation of
   arguments and defense
   of rationale have
   inadequate support from
   professional, educational
   and/or scholarly sources.
   Demonstrates little effort
   or understanding of
   concepts.
   Comments:

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A
Outstanding
B
Good
C
Average
D
Below Average
F
Unacceptable
50 Points Possible 45 – 50 points 40 – 44 points 35 – 39 points 30 – 34 points 0 points
Followership and
Leadership Development
Plan
Application

1. Followership: Research the diverse methods through which you may cultivate your followership strengths and gain the
   knowledge and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring improvement. Assess the viability of each of these
   methods for your continued growth as a follower. For this research, scholarly or professional journal articles, or professional
   and educational resources written or developed with in the last ten years are required. News sources, general information
   Websites, encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.
2. Leadership: Research the diverse methods through which you may cultivate your leadership strengths and gain the knowledge
   and skills necessary for growth in those areas requiring improvement. Assess the viability of each of these methods for your
   continued growth as a leader. For this research, scholarly or professional journal articles, or professional and educational
   resources written or developed with in the last ten years are required. News sources, general information Websites,
   encyclopedias, or other similar sources may not be used.
3. Create a detailed five-year plan for the continuous development of
   a. Followership abilities.
   b. Leadership abilities
   For this five-year plan for these two sections, one for followership and one for leadership, include:
4. Include a subsection that lists strengths and another subsection that includes areas for improvement for each
   section – followership and leadership.
5. For each strength, the method(s) for continuously developing that strength must be identified.
6. For each area for improvement, the method(s) for gaining the knowledge and skills for improvement must be
   identified.
7. Where appropriate, a target date for completion should be included. However, as the focus is continuous
   development, many of these methods will not have such a date, given the continuous process.
   Be sure that what is included in this plan is realistic and one to which you can make a commitment.
   Note: A minimum of two different scholarly, educational, and professional journal articles published within the last ten years – should be
   cited in-text and included in references as applicable to each of these objectives.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple expert
   findings and/or
   perspectives for each of the
   three objectives with
   exceptional support from
   the requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years and incorporates
   a real world application.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual understanding,
   presents arguments,
   defends rationale, and
   synthesizes multiple
   expert findings and/or
   perspectives for each of
   the three objectives with
   strong support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the last
   ten years.
   Section demonstrates
   conceptual
   understanding, presents
   arguments, defends
   rationale, and synthesizes
   multiple expert findings
   and/or perspectives for
   each of the three
   objectives with adequate
   support from the
   requisite professional,
   educational, or scholarly
   sources written in the
   last ten years.
   Section may not meet
   word count minimum or
   may demonstrate partial
   conceptual
   understanding, absence
   or minimal synthesis of
   expert findings and/or
   perspective, or
   presentation of
   arguments and defense
   of rationale have
   inadequate support from
   professional, educational,
   and/or scholarly sources.
   Demonstrates little effort
   or understanding of
   concepts.
   Comments:
   40 Points Possible 36 – 40 points 32 – 35 points 28 – 31 points 24 – 27 points 0 points
   Writing
   Mechanics
   Delivery
   Paper has a clear and
   specific thesis, focuses on
   relevant and specific ideas
   using smooth and logical
   transitions, flawless
   grammar, and correct
   spelling. Units 1 and 2 are
   written in third person and
   Units 3 and 4 are written in
   first person
   Paper has a clear and
   specific thesis, focuses on
   relevant and specific ideas
   using smooth and logical
   transitions, with only a few
   minor grammatical or
   spelling errors. Units 1 and
   2 are written in third
   person and Units 3 and 4
   are written in first person
   Paper has a clear and
   specific thesis, focuses on
   relevant and specific
   ideas but may lack
   consistent organization
   and have distracting
   writing traits, noticeable
   grammatical errors and
   incorrect spelling. Units 1
   and 2 are written in third
   person and Units 3 and 4
   are written in first person
   Paper does not focus on
   a single idea, falls short
   of expected SCPS writing
   competencies, ideas are
   masked by a saturation
   of grammatical errors or
   incorrect spelling.
   Paper lacks a unifying
   claim or idea, shows little
   effort, or is incomplete.
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   Revision – July 2, 2019
   Comments:
   A
   Outstanding
   B
   Good
   C
   Average
   D
   Below Average
   F
   Unacceptable
   40 Points Possible 36 – 40 points 32 – 35 points 28 – 31 points 24 – 27 points 0 points
   APA
   Formatting
   Clarity
   Paper is formatted correctly
   according to APA standards
   using a title page, abstract,
   in-text citations,
   introduction, major section
   headings for each
   assignment objective,
   conclusion, and a reference
   page.
   Paper has only a few minor
   APA formatting errors and
   provides a title page,
   abstract, in-text citations,
   introduction, major
   section headings for each
   assignment objective,
   conclusion, and a
   reference page.
   Paper has several APA
   formatting errors but
   provides a title page, intext citations, abstract,
   introduction, major
   section headings for each
   assignment objective,
   conclusion, and a
   reference page.
   Paper is saturated with
   APA formatting errors
   and may not provide a
   title page, abstract, intext citations,
   introduction, major
   section headings for each
   assignment objective,
   conclusion, or a
   reference page.
   Paper is not in APA format
   and/or fails to cite
   sources.
   Comments:
   Total Points = Written Assignment Score __