Content CriteriaTotal: 4

This paper clearly meets the content requirements.

A brief sketch of the organization is provided.

A detailed leadership development program is delineated, incorporating best practices from peer reviewed articles.

Three reasons why this proposed program is appropriate for the particular organization are listed.

And, plans to measure the effectiveness of the program are emphasized.

Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 2

Writing style is clear and concise.

Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.

Thesis statement is clearly articulated.

Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Flow is maintained by effective transitions.

Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.

Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.

Research CriteriaTotal: 2

Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.

Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.

Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.

Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.