Course Objectives:
- CLO #1: Assess elements of contemporary leadership theories and models.
- CLO #2: Analyze qualities and skills of a highly effective, ethical leader.
Assignment Prompt:
- Take both the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Ethics Self Assessment and the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ethics Self-Assessment.
- Watch the MindTools video on Values.
Instructions:
Conduct an analysis of your personal ethical beliefs and values. Use the ethics self-assessments to help determine your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Develop a 3-4 page essay that discusses the results of those assessments, your personal ethical beliefs and values, and your own personal philosophy of ethical leadership. Your essay must be supported by at least 2-3 scholarly sources.
Course Objectives:
· CLO #1: Assess elements of contemporary leadership theories and models.
· CLO #2: Analyze qualities and skills of a highly effective, ethical leader.
Assignment Prompt:
1. Take both the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Ethics Self Assessment
and the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Ethics Self-Assessment
.
2. Watch the MindTools video on
Values
.
Instructions:
Conduct an analysis of your personal ethical beliefs and values. Use the ethics self-assessments to help determine your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Develop a 3-4 page essay that discusses the results of those assessments, your personal ethical beliefs and values, and your own personal philosophy of ethical leadership. Your essay must be supported by at least 2-3 scholarly sources.
Your paper should include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page, per 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
From:Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing
assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Week 2 Assignment Rubric
Criterion
(points possible)
Does not meet
expectation
Nearly meets
expectations
Meets expectations Exceeds
expectations
Score and
comments
<7 7 8.5 10
APA
(10)
Title page
Headings
Citations (if
references
required)
Reference page
Font, layout,
margins
Major problems with
implementation of
APA in title page,
headings, citations,
and/or reference
page. Font, layout,
and/or margins do
not
adhere to APA
format, which affect
overall flow and
readability of the
paper
Several errors in title
page, headings,
citations, reference
page, font, layout,
and/or margins that
are minimal distracts
but does not affect
overall flow and
readability of the
paper.
Minimal APA errors in
title page, headings,
citations, reference
page, font, layout,
and/or margins that
do not distract from
the content or
readability of the
paper.
Consistent
adherence to APA
criteria in title page,
headings, citations,
and/or reference
page. Font, layout,
and/or margins
adhere to APA
format.
<3.0 3.5 4 5
Introduction
(5)
Incomplete or
unfocused purpose
statement. There is
The introduction is
convoluted and not
engaging. The
The introduction
states the paper’s
purpose but it fails to
The introduction
clearly and concisely
states the paper’s
From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing
assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
no clear introduction
of main topic and/or
the structure of the
paper is missing.
introduction does not
clearly state the topic
or preview the
structure and content
of
the paper.
be engaging. The
introduction states
the main topic but
does not adequately
preview the structure
of the paper.
purpose and is
thought-provoking.
The introduction is
clearly states the
main topic and
previews the
structure and content
of the paper.
<3.5 3.5 4 5
Organization/
Structure (5)
No evidence of
structure or
organization.
Ideas are not fully
developed. Minimal
use of transitions
throughout the paper.
Logical organization;
but some ideas are
not fully or
consistently
developed.
Transitions are
awkward at times but
the flow is adequately
maintained.
Writer demonstrates
logical sequencing of
ideas
through well-
developed
paragraphs;
transitions are
typically used to
enhance
organization.
Writer demonstrates
logical and subtle
sequencing of ideas
through well-
developed
paragraphs;
transitions are used
to enhance
organization.
<39 40 51 55
From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing
assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Body of Paper:
Required content
includes an
analysis and
description of
personal ethical
beliefs and values
and associated
strengths,
weaknesses and
opportunities, and a
detailed personal
ethical philosophy
(55)
Much of required
content is not
developed and a
majority of the
assignment
requirements are not
addressed.
Most required content
is developed with
background is
addressed. Some of
the components of
the assignment are
not addressed.
Required content is
thoughtfully and
systematically
developed and
relevant. An
analysis and
description of
personal ethical
beliefs and values is
provided along with a
strengths,
weaknesses, and
opportunities. A
personal ethical
philosophy is
provided.
All required content is
thoughtfully and
systematically
developed and
relevant. A detailed
analysis and
description of
personal ethical
beliefs and values is
provided along with a
detailed strengths,
weaknesses, and
opportunities. A
detailed personal
ethical philosophy is
provided.
<3 3.5 4 5
Conclusion (5) There is no clear
conclusion of main
The conclusion
summarizes the
Clearly and concisely
states the paper’s
Clearly and concisely
states the paper’s
From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing
assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
topic. contents of the paper. purpose in a
paragraph that is
engaging.
purpose in a single
sentence that is
engaging and thought
provoking. Reviews
the main topics
presented, clearly
and effectively
summarizes
significant
conclusions.
<7 7 8.5 10
References
(10)
Based on less than 2
references; liberal
use of .com websites
and other non-
scholarly sources
Based on at least 2
references with less
than 3 peer-reviewed
sources and/or use of
some .com websites
and other non-
scholarly sources
Based on 2-3
references with at
least 2 peer-reviewed
sources; only
websites used were
.gov, .edu, or .org.
Based on >3
references with at
least 3 peer-reviewed
sources; only
websites used were
.gov, .edu, or .org.
From: Dennison, R. D., Rosselli, J., & Dempsey, A. (2015). Evaluation beyond exams in nursing education. Designing
assignments and evaluating with rubrics. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
<7 7 8.5 10
Mechanics/
Usage (10)
Numerous and errors
in
punctuation,
capitalization,
spelling, sentence
structure, or word
usage with significant
impact on the content
and detracts from the
paper.
Several errors in
punctuation,
capitalization,
spelling, sentence
structure, or word
usage with minimal
impact on or
distraction from the
content of the paper.
Few errors in
punctuation,
capitalization,
spelling, sentence
structure or word
usage which do not
impact or distract
from the content of
the paper.
No errors in
punctuation,
capitalization or
spelling. No errors in
sentence structure or
word usage.
Total Points:
Possible: 100
Score and summary comments: