NLX 470 Leadership Theory Paper
Assignment Guidance
Page length: 5-7 pages, not including references or title page, double-spaced, in APA format
Audience/Context:
As a Healthcare Manager/Director/Provider you want to have a good understanding of leadership theory. You will also want to be able to analyze leaders (and yourself) in how you can apply that theory to relationships you have with others in the workplace.
Why is this assignment important?
Healthcare Managers/Directors/Providers often pay little attention to formal theory. Theoretical frameworks can help leaders know how to manage other leaders whose style may differ from their own. This assignment will help you utilize this skill with a leader that you have observed in the past and help you analyze their actions with a known leadership theory. This written exercise is to be regarded as vital preparation and practice for Leadership in Health Care Systems Master’s Degree, DNP Degree, and CNL Degree.
What is the task?
The purpose of the written assignment is to apply theoretical framework and content to practical application and to practice cohesive and clear written communication skills. Students will choose one leadership theory and demonstrate their understanding of that leadership theory through applying it to an observed leadership example. The example can be pulled from the students precepted field experience, the students current work environment, or a past work situation. A thorough application and analysis is expected.
How should I complete the task?
1. Identify a leadership theory that you will be writing about.
2. Identify the leadership example that you will be applying the theory to.
3. Review own DISC profile to identify personal attributes that you can analyze as part of your theory/leadership example
4. Use the basic outline below to organize your paper.
5. Consult the rubric for an explanation of the criteria that will be used for grading this assignment.
Recommended Outline
I. Thesis statement
II. Leadership theory
III. Application of the theory to an observed leadership example
IV. Analysisof the theory and the example
V. Application of own leadership style (DISC) into the analysis
VI. Conclusion/Recommendations
NUR 470 Rubric for Leadership Theory Paper
Student name: _____________________________________
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Dimensions |
Demonstrates Mastery | Meets Majority of Expectations | Does Not Consistently Meet > 50% Expectations | Meets Few to None of Expectations |
| THESIS: (2%) - Thesis is clearly stated - Thesis is appropriate for this paper | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| RELEVANT THEORY: (4%) - A theory is clearly articulated - The theory is relevant for this paper | 4 | 2-3 | 1 | 0 |
| LEADERSHIP EXAMPLE: (3%) - The leadership example is clearly articulated - The leadership example is appropriate for this paper | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| THEORY APPLICATION: (5%) - Application of the theory to the observed leadership example is appropriate - Application of the theory to the observed leadership example demonstrates a proficient understanding of the theory | 4-5 | 2-3 | 1 | 0 |
| APPLICATION ON LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES: (4%) - Clear application of personal attributes are discussed - The application of the personal attributes is appropriate for the identified theory
| 4 | 2-3 | 1 | 0 |
| CONCLUSION: (3%) - Conclusions are drawn with regard to the use of the theory in addressing the problem/situation/experience - Recommendations for alternative approaches is discussed
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| SENTENCES: Mechanics and Style (2%) - Sentence structure is varied and grammatically correct. - Writing is free of spelling errors; proofreading is evident. - Each paragraph contains one idea stated in the topic sentence and maintained throughout the paragraph, effective transitions. - Paper flows, without redundancy, at the document and paragraph levels - Writing is clear, concise, formal, interesting, in the active voice, objective, and free from bias and anthropomorphisms | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| SCHOLARLY CONVENTIONS: Mechanics, citations, and APA style (2%) - Sources are scholarly, current, representative of the available research literature, and sufficient in number. - All ideas, words, and research belonging to others are properly attributed in-text and in the references section. - Paraphrasing is an accurate representation of the primary source; direct quotes are used sparingly. - Conventions for document format and citations are followed, as stated in the current APA Style Guide. | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Total Score: (out of 25) | | | | |
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