Academic and Structure uses professional clear and concise communication sentences and skills: paragraphs. Follows a report Sophisticated level structure. of professional Writing style language must follow achieved. professional Paragraphs literacy: succinct with Citations and a excellent ability final reference with grammar, list that follows vocabulary and the APA6 spelling. guidelines Impeccable accurately; the referencing in quality of writing APA6. Outstanding and presentation. presentation: accurate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.); (Minimum of 10 citations/referen ces used). 10 marks

Identification of Well-identified an issue. organizational Very sound issue facing recommendation ONE of the supported by leaders and current research application of on leadership. leadership research to suggestions made to resolve the issue. 20 marks Draw Draws conclusions conclusions grounded in theory from the and based on the research and entire critical make suitable analysis. Specific recommendatio and practical ns recommendations 20 marks flow from conclusions.

Compare and contrast leadership style and leaders’ conceptualizatio n of their leadership and success. 20 marks A detailed study that compares, contrasts and critically analyses leadership style, leader’s conceptualization of leadership and success. Application and Clearly critical demonstrates a evaluation of high level ability to relevant synthesise theory concepts to the and practice using impact of readings and/or leadership alternative practice on perspectives organizational success 20 marks

Criterion HD (85-100%) D (75- 84%) Three Three Three ‘interviews’ / interviews/biograph interviews/biograph biographical ical accounts well ical accounts well accounts of identified using identified using Australian recommended recommended CEOs, business sources. Selection sources. Selection or third sector strongly justified by justified by leaders from explaining how the explaining how the recommended cases represent cases represent sources specific leadership specific leadership identified. theories and theories and Selection organisational organisational justified issues. issues. 10 marks

Written Highly developed Composition: The skills in expression learning journal is and presentation professionally of ideas. presented: Fluent writing style well-organised and appropriate to well written assessment (including spelling task/document and grammar) type. 10 marks Grammar and spelling accurate.

Demonstrate a Learning journal willingness and shows critical ability to engage in reflection on your self- reflection. own experiences Examples and reflects the provided from evaluation and personal impact of your experience. values, attitudes Shows and behavior on understanding of self, others and the consequences the organisation of personal values, Excellent ability to attitudes, style, evaluate strengths behavior etc. on and weaknesses self, others and and to identify the organization. barriers and Demonstrates a opportunities to willingness and developing a ability to take personal steps towards leadership plan personal change and

Content & Assignment work Assignment knowledge of key demonstrates demonstrates leadership appropriate good selection and theories and selection and integration of frameworks integration of theory. including theory. Able to consider breadth/depth of Able to consider topics and issues knowledge, use of and expand on in the broader literature/evidence topics and issues disciplinary of research and an in the broader context. ability to integrate disciplinary Demonstrates these as relevant context. breadth and depth into analysis Demonstrates of understanding 10 marks breadth and depth and has insights of understanding and awareness of and has insights many of the and awareness of deeper more deeper more subtle aspects of subtle aspects of the topic content. the topic content. Evidence of Evidence of having read having beyond the core researched/read materials. more widely Ability to apply beyond the core these in a materials. consistent and Ability to apply appropriate these in a manner to real life consistent and situations appropriate manner to real life situations

Academic and professional communication skills: Follows an essay structure. Writing style must follow professional literacy: Citations and a final reference list that follows the APA6 guidelines accurately; the quality of writing and presentation: accurate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.); (Minimum of five 5) citations/reference s used. Structure uses clear and concise topic and linking sentences, and connected paragraphs. Sophisticated level of professional language achieved. Paragraphs succinct with excellent ability with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Impeccable referencing in APA6. Outstanding presentation. Structure uses paragraphs and sentences. Extensive use of topic and linking sentences. Leads the reader through the argument in a clear and logical way. Follows guidelines comprehensively. Professional literacy well demonstrated. Substantial ability with grammar, spelling and vocabulary. Ample relevant, accurate referencing using APA6.

Application and assessment of how these theoretical concepts are used in practice. 10 marks Clearly demonstrates a high level ability to synthesise theory and practice using readings and/or alternative perspectives. Able to interpret the relationship between theory and practice accurately. Offers appropriate and relevant examples to support line of argument. Able to identify the relevant relationships between theory and practice. Offers some evaluation, but occasionally lack consistency. Demonstrates an adequate level of understanding relating theory to practice; and some consideration provided of alternative perspectives. Descriptive. Reproduces information from lectures and readings. The relationship between theory and practice underdeveloped and is poorly argued.

Criterion HD (85-100%) D (75- 84%) C ( 65-74%) P (50-64%) F (< 50%) Traits, motives and characteristics of leaders are identified and the relationship between them is analysed critically 5 marks Identifies and examines major alternative theoretical concepts with depth, detail and clarity. Identifies and examines major alternative theoretical concepts clearly and accurately. Identifies and examines important alternative theoretical concepts but occasionally lacks clarity or accuracy. Critique is limited. Identifies and examines alternative theoretical concepts but with some limitations, inconsistency and/or inaccuracy. Superficial critique . Limited grasp of alternative theoretical concepts; lacking in critical examination.