Using your favorite search engine, conduct research on a well-known leader of a corporation.  You might be interested in researching formers leaders such as Lee Iacocca of Chrysler, Herb Kelleher of

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Exemplary

All questions are thoroughly addressed with insightful ideas and arguments that demonstrate critical thinking and extended thought. Multiple ideas are demonstrated. Textual evidence is relevant and thorough.

15 pts.

Clear and logical statements; explanation and/or examples provided to fully support ideas and opinions; shows insight.

10 points

All grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct. Complete sentences are used, along with extensive vocabulary.

5 points

Above average

Questions are fully answered, demonstrating thought on each question. Important points are discussed and ideas are correctly understood. Relevant textual evidence

12-14 pts.

Clear statements with appropriate examples or explanations to adequately support ideas and opinions.

9 points

Contains a few grammar, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Complete sentences are used, along with effective vocabulary.

4 pts.

Average

Answers are adequate, demonstrating some thought on questions, but some possible ideas or arguments are not developed. Textual evidence is relevant, but may not be sufficient to adequately support ideas and arguments.

10-11 pts.

Reasonably clear statements with adequate explanations or examples to support most ideas and opinions.

7 - 8 pts.

Some grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Complete sentences are used, but may not always be clearly written. Vocabulary is adequate, but may use words in incorrect applications.

3 pts.

Poor

Answers are brief and do not demonstrate extended or thought on questions. Textual evidence is not relevant or too sparse to offer sufficient support of the argument.

7 – 9 pts.

Minimally supports ideas and opinions with explanations or examples.

4 – 6 pts.

Several grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Sentences may be incomplete, and many words used in incorrect situations.

2 pts.

Unacceptable

Answers to questions mechanical, superficial, or simple restatements of fact, or some questions are left unanswered.

0-6 pts.

Little or no support of ideas and opinions.

0 – 3 pts.

Many grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Paper is both difficult to read and understand.

0 – 1 pts.