Role of Ethics within Leadership:
Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to apply ethical principles to current leadership practices within healthcare by a) explaining two ethical principles, b) applying selected ethical principles to leadership, c) identifying how selected ethical principles can prevent or resolve leadership concerns, d) discussing how selected ethical principles will be incorporated into own leadership practices, and e) communicate ideas in a clear, succinct and scholarly manner
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2
Total Points Possible: 100 Points
Description of the Assignment
Criteria for Content
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
Category | Points | % | Description |
Introduction | 5 | 5 | The introduction includes general comments on ethics and leadership (such defining ethics in general, how ethics can impact leadership), identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, and the sections of the assignment. |
Explanation and Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership | 20 | 20 | This section contains an explanation of each selected ethical principle (two ethical principles are required). Following the explanation, each selected ethical principle is applied to leadership within any healthcare setting. Scholarly references are required. |
Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership Issues | 20 | 20 | Two different healthcare leadership issues are identified and information is presented on how the selected ethical principles either prevents or solves the identified leadership issues. Scholarly support is required. |
Application of Ethical Principles to Own Leadership | 20 | 20 | This section is a description of how the learner will incorporate each of the two selected ethical principles into their own leadership activities. This needs to be specific and can consider future leadership opportunities. Scholarly support is required. First person may be used for this section. |
Conclusion | 5 | 5 | This section provides a review of key elements from learner’s work. The summary also identifies the ideas and understandings gained regarding ethical principles and leadership from writing this paper. |
Paper Requirements | 10 | 10 | · The assignment is a minimum of three (3) pages and not to exceed five (5) pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages).· Headings (except for introduction) are present.
· Required textbook and lesson information may not be used as a reference. · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
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APA Format | 10 | 10 | Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.
Headings for each section or topic of the paper is required except for the introduction. |
Citations in Text | 5 | 5 | Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly. |
Writing Mechanics | 5 | 5 | Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required. |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria | ExceptionalOutstanding or highest level of performance | ExceedsVery good or high level of performance | MeetsCompetent or satisfactory level of performance | Needs ImprovementPoor or failing level of performance | DevelopingUnsatisfactory level of performance | ||||
ContentPossible
Points = 80 |
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Introduction | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | ||||
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· General comments on ethics and leadership · Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, · Identify the sections of this assignment |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· General comments on ethics and leadership
· Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, · Identify the sections of this assignment |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· General comments on ethics and leadership
· Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, · Identify the sections of this assignment |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:· General comments on ethics and leadership
· Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, · Identify the sections of this assignment |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:· General comments on ethics and leadership
· Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this assignment, · Identify the sections of this assignment |
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Explanation and Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | ||||
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:
· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in general within any healthcare setting
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Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in general within any healthcare setting
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Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in general within any healthcare setting
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:
· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in general within any healthcare setting
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:
· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in general within any healthcare setting
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Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership Issues | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | ||||
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or prevented |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or prevented |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or prevented |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or prevented |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or prevented |
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Application of Ethical Principles to Own Leadership | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | ||||
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each of the twoselected ethical principles into their own leadership activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership opportunities
First person may be used for this section |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each of the twoselected ethical principles into their own leadership activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership opportunities
First person may be used for this section |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each of the twoselected ethical principles into their own leadership activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership opportunities
First person may be used for this section
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each of the two selected ethical principles into their own leadership activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership opportunities
First person may be used for this section
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Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each of the two selected ethical principles into their own leadership activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership opportunities
First person may be used for this section
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Conclusion
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5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | ||||
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical principles and leadership is identified. |
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical principles and leadership is identified. |
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical principles and leadership is identified. |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical principles and leadership is identified. |
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical principles and leadership is identified. |
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Paper Requirements | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | ||||
The submitted assignment included all of the following elements:· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present · Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are not used as a reference · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
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The submitted assignment included five of the following elements:· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present · Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are not used as a reference · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
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The submitted assignment included only four of the following elements:· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present · Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are not used as a reference · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
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The submitted assignment included only three of the following:· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present · Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are not used as a reference · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved. |
The submitted assignment included only two or less of the following:· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present · Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are not used as a reference · No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference · A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used. · A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
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Content Subtotal | _____of 80 points | ||||||||
FormatPossible Points = 20 Points | |||||||||
APA Style | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | ||||
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the· title page,
· running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error 0 to 1 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the· title page,
· running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error 2 – 3 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the· title page,
· running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error 4 – 5 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the· title page,
· running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error 6 – 7 APA errors are present |
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the· title page,
· running head, · body of paper (including citations and headings), and · reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error 8 or greater APA errors are present |
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Citations | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | ||||
There are 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty. | There are 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.OR
Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOTobtained from faculty. |
There are 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.
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There are 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge. | There are 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge. | |||||
Writing Quality | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | ||||
· 1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6thedition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.
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· 3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.
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· 5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.
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· 7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.
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· 9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6thedition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required. |
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Format Subtotal | _____of 20 points | 8 or more errors and exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual | |||||||
Total Points | ______ of 100 Points Earned |
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