summarize the requirements for your Leadership Portfolio and the Personal Leader Development Plan. This should indicate that you have a firm understanding the requirements.

requirements:

Development Process and Content Basics Proposal flows to Outline flows to Paper Scholarly format - sound research, technical analysis, recommendations, conclusions and references not including title, references and appendices Scholarly references o Minimum 10 references o Timely and relevant references o Preferably references will be 2005 +, but older references may be used if pertinent o No tertiary sources (encyclopedias, Wikis, etc.) Key Elements Introduction - provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points Purpose - clearly addressed Major Points - stated clearly and supported by specific research, examples, evaluation and analysis Central Theme - developed and followed Findings - conclusions and recommendations are logical, flow from the points and theme and review major points Synthesis - paper combines theory and real-world practices Critical Thinking Data used to support statements, assertions and major points Theory linked to real-world practice Logical recommendations and conclusions Innovative analysis and evaluation - findings categorize, appraise, compare/contrast, provide perspective and propose possible and applicable solutions

Readability / Flow 20% 50/250 - x/50 Paragraph and section transitions are present and logical, maintaining flow Tone is appropriate to the content and assignment Complete sentence structure - clear and concise Sentences and sections are well- constructed, have consistent voice and are varied Sections show consistency with theme, findings and recommendations Technicalities / Writing Mechanics 10% 25/250 - x/25 Adherence to APA Guidelines Effective layout - section headings, subheadings, tables, figures, references and appendices Rules of grammar, usage, voice and punctuation are followed Correct spelling Overall Points Earned Total Points x/250