• Summarize your servant leadership volunteer opportunity by sharing the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the experience.
• Which of Greenleaf's principles of servant leadership did you implement and learn the most about through completing the servant leadership experience? Provide supporting examples and in-text citations.
• Both Greenleaf and biblical passages referenced in the various study materials focus on the idea that power comes from giving it away and that taking the role of a servant can make one a leader. Discuss whether your servant leadership volunteer opportunity helped you to find yourself as a leader in this way. Provide supporting examples and in-text citations.
• Explain how serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large. Provide supporting examples and in-text citations.
• Discuss what you learned about your personal leadership skills and style through your service experience. Provide supporting examples and in-text citations.
• Looking forward, explain how you will use what you have learned about the principles of servant leadership in your workplace, organization with which you are involved, and in your personal life. Provide in-text citations.

5. Excellent20 points

Summary of who, what, when, where, why, and how of servant leadership volunteer opportunity is thoroughly explained with personal insight.

4. Good17.4 points

Summary of who, what, when, where, why, and how of servant leadership volunteer opportunity is clear but lacks detailed explanation.

3. Satisfactory15.8 points

Summary of who, what, when, where, why, and how of servant leadership volunteer opportunity is clear but lacks detailed explanation.

2. Less Than Satisfactory14.8 points

Summary of who, what, when, where, why, and how of servant leadership volunteer opportunity is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Summary of who, what, when, where, why, and how of servant leadership volunteer opportunity is not included.

Implementation of Principles of Servant Leadership30 pointsCriteria Description

Implementation of Principles of Servant Leadership

5. Excellent30 points

Servant leadership principles of Greenleaf that were implemented and learned about in servant leadership experience are thoroughly explained with personal and insightful examples and supporting citations.

4. Good26.1 points

Servant leadership principles of Greenleaf that were implemented and learned about in servant leadership experience are clear includes a detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

3. Satisfactory23.7 points

Servant leadership principles of Greenleaf that were implemented and learned about in servant leadership experience are clear but lacks detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

2. Less Than Satisfactory22.2 points

Servant leadership principles of Greenleaf that were implemented and learned about in servant leadership experience are unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Servant leadership principles of Greenleaf that were implemented and learned about in servant leadership experience are not explained.

Taking the Role of the Servant to Become a Leader30 pointsCriteria Description

Taking the Role of the Servant to Become a Leader

5. Excellent30 points

Explanation of how taking the role of a servant can help one become a leader is thoroughly explained with personal insightful examples and supporting citations.

4. Good26.1 points

Explanation of how taking the role of a servant can help one become a leader is clear and includes a detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

3. Satisfactory23.7 points

Explanation of how taking the role of a servant can help one become a leader is clear but lacks detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

2. Less Than Satisfactory22.2 points

Explanation of how taking the role of a servant can help one become a leader is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Taking the role of a servant can help one become a leader is not explained.

Greater Good and Restoration of Communities and Society at Large (B)20 pointsCriteria Description

Greater Good and Restoration of Communities and Society at Large (C 4.3, 7.3)

5. Excellent20 points

Explanation of how serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large is thoroughly explained with insightful examples and supporting citations.

4. Good17.4 points

Explanation of how serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large is clear and includes a detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

3. Satisfactory15.8 points

Explanation of how serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large is clear but lacks a detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

2. Less Than Satisfactory14.8 points

Explanation of how serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

How serving others as a leader might influence change or produce a positive impact for the greater good and contributes to the restoration of communities and society at large is not explained.

Personal Leadership Skills and Style20 pointsCriteria Description

Personal Leadership Skills and Style

5. Excellent20 points

What was learned about personal leadership skills and style is thoroughly explained with insightful examples and supporting citations.

4. Good17.4 points

What was learned about personal leadership skills and style is clear and includes detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

3. Satisfactory15.8 points

What was learned about personal leadership skills and style is clear but lacks detailed explanation with supporting citations and examples.

2. Less Than Satisfactory14.8 points

What was learned about personal leadership skills and style is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

What was learned about personal leadership skills and style is not explained.

Future Application of the Principles of Servant Leadership20 pointsCriteria Description

Future Application of the Principles of Servant Leadership

5. Excellent20 points

Discussion of how the principles of servant leadership will be applied to future leadership opportunities is thoroughly explained with insightful and personal details and supporting citations.

4. Good17.4 points

How the principles of servant leadership will be applied to future leadership opportunities is explained clearly and with details and supporting citations.

3. Satisfactory15.8 points

How the principles of servant leadership will be applied to future leadership opportunities is clear but lacks detailed explanation with supporting citations.

2. Less Than Satisfactory14.8 points

How the principles of servant leadership will be applied to future leadership opportunities is unclear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

How the principles of servant leadership will be applied to future leadership opportunities is not explained.

Thesis Development and Purpose14 pointsCriteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent14 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good12.18 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory11.06 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less Than Satisfactory10.36 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction16 pointsCriteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent16 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Good13.92 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Satisfactory12.64 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

2. Less Than Satisfactory11.84 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing (e.g., spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)10 pointsCriteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (e.g., spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent10 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good8.7 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory7.9 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. Less Than Satisfactory7.4 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Paper Format (e.g., use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)10 pointsCriteria Description

Paper Format (e.g., use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent10 points

All format elements are correct.

4. Good8.7 points

Appropriate template is used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory7.9 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory7.4 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources10 pointsCriteria Description

Documentation of Sources (e.g., citations, footnotes, references, bibliography are appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent10 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good8.7 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

3. Satisfactory7.9 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less Than Satisfactory7.4 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory0 points

Sources are not documented.