Value: 30% (total 100 marks) Purpose We learn about leadership and can work to develop our leadership skills in many ways: Emulating successful leaders Finding a mentor te provide feedback Completing a leadership course Working to develop personal traits of patience and empathy Practicing acts of leadership in our everyday lives, Each of these, on some level, implies deeper study and thought on things we observe, things we read, and things we do. This term project asks students of leadership to do a deep analysis of a leader they find particularly interesting. Students will critically apply various leadership concepts studied throughout the semester. and build a case to support their explanation of his/her leadership effectiveness. Instructions 1. Students will choose a leader to examine and analyze, and send the name to the instructor for approval. No leaders will be duplicated everyone needs to choose a unique individual to study. Names will be confirmed on an \"as received\" basis From the date that the project is assigned, the students will have seven days in which to write and submit their term paper according to the course schedule. Late submissions will be accepted, with Smark penalty for each day late. Papers/videos will contain the following key topical areas in order to align with the marking rubric included at the end of these instructor notes: a. Introduction to the Leader Highlight key outcomes or accomplishments of this Leader Wheo is this person? What have they done? Examine how they lead themselves How are they perceived by the public? Examine how they lead others What is their reputation as a leader of people? Examine how they lead their organizations What distinguishes them in their role? Summarize your overall assessment of their leadership style and effectiveness Include some final remarks relating what kind of leader you want to be one day to the style of your chosen leader. How are you similar? How are you different? If this is a leader you want to emulate one day, what can you do to further develop your leadership skills towards a similar style? ~eanF Format Term papers will adhere to the following guidelines: Length of the paper should be 8-10 pages double-spaced, 12pt font, with 17 margins. * 2500 words One additional page is allowed for a title page Al endnotes, references, citations and formatting will conform to the APA style guide. Section 1- Introduction 0 points 5 points 10 points (fo include key outcomes or accomplishments) Very little information was provided in this section related to the event/leader chosen Most required information was provided in this section related to the event/leader; lacked some depth, explanation or clarity Included all essential information, context, key elements. The introduction created a solid foundation of understanding of the leader being studied. Their skill and effectiveness leading others and effectiveness leading others. Strong argument is made and supported. Section 2: How they lead themselves 0 points This section included one examples of how they lead themselves, as demonstration of one key course concept Course content was used with a minimum of one reference; there was no direct correlate the leadership characteristics and traits of the leader and how they arelwere perceived. 8 Points This section included two examples of how they lead themselves, as demonstration of two key course cancepts. Course content was used with a minimum of three references: there was an attempt to correlate the leadership characteristics and traits of the leader and how they arelwere perceived 15 points This section included three examples of how they lead themselves, as demonstration of three key course concepts. Course content was used with a minimum of three references: there was direct correlation to the leadership characteristics and traits of the leader and how they arelwere perceived Section 4: How they lead their organization 0 points This section included one example of how they lead their organization or movement, as demonstration of one key course concept. Course content was used with a minimum of one reference; there was no direct 8 points This section included two examples of how they lead the organization or movement, as demonstration of twa key course concepts Course content was used with a minimum of two references: there was some direct correlation between their skill and effectiveness leading 15 points This section included three examples of how they lead others, as demonstration of three key course concepts. Course content was used with a minimum of three references; there was a ct correlation between their skills and effectiveness leading their organization; a strong argument is Section 3: How they lead others 0 points This section included one example of how they lead others, as demonstration of one key course concept Course content was used with a minimum of one reference; there was no direct correlation between 8 points This section included two examples of how they lead others, as demonstration of two key course concepts. Course content was used with a minimum of two references: there was some direct correlation between their skill 75 points This section included three examples of how they lead others, as demonstration of three key course concepts. Course content was used with a minimum of three references: there was a direct correlation between their skills and effectiveness leading others; a correlation between their | their organization made and supported skill and effectiveness leading organizations. Section 5: Assessment of 10 points, the leadership effectiveness, successful or not, and critical reflections on the reported leadership impacts 0 points Statements are weak; no significance highlighted; no summary drawn 5 points. Incomplete conclusions; thoughts not fully summarized; legacy or lasting impaci_ minimized; limited connection to course material The definition of leadership effectiveness is clearly utilized; key cenclusions were drawn; business significance is clear; future impacts andior legacy fully described; assessment of effectiveness is sirong and supported with evidence and course material Section 6 Final Remarks Personal Reflection comparing and contrasting leadership style and the learner's 0 points Reflection was missing, little effort evident, no forward thinking included 5 points Reflection was very minimal, no examples included, no 10 points Key personal attributes were included, reflection was supported