SCHOOL SITE LEADERSHIP EDL 560
PHILOSOPHY PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Exemplary
3
Precisely conforms to format for
Leadership philosophy paper
Sentences are concise, well constructed,
and persuasive with creative engagement
Proficient
2
Conforms to format Leadership
philosophy paper
Sentences are concise and well
constructed. Mechanically proficient.
Citations and quotes always follow APA
format.
Reference page is complete and error free
Citations and quotes nearly always
follow APA format.
Reference page is complete
No spelling errors
Grammar is flawless and lends to clarity
and ease of reading
Contains a clear and concise introduction
to the focus of the philosophy paper
Little to no spelling errors
Grammar is nearly
flawless
Contains a statement to introduce the
focus of the philosophy paper
Body of Philosophy
(A)
Writer seamlessly compares and contrasts
leadership and management
Writer compares and contrasts
leadership and management
(B)
Candidate insightfully articulates
leadership theories that he/she most
identifies with and explains why
Candidate articulates leadership
theories that he/she most identifies
with and explains why
(C)
Clearly explains and discusses the role of
the leader
Thoroughly explains and answers the
question ‘ whether leaders are born or
made’
Exceptional explanation of sources of
authority and power. Identifies candidates
most appropriate sources of power for
explaining leadership and why
Writer analyzes and synthesizes the
primary tasks, skills, and predisposition of
a leader; clearly justifying choices
Candidate thoroughly identifies essential
dispositions for an effective long term
school leader
Individual insightfully articulates a
comprehensive code of ethics which
candidate will adhere to
Clearly articulates documentation in detail
of similarities or differences to support
candidates position on why or why not
educational leadership is unique
Explains and discusses the role of the
leader
Explains and answers the question
‘ whether leaders are born or made’
Succinctly synthesizes the key points from
the philosophy identified in the body of the
paper
The presentation is well organized,
effective in highlighting the nine points and
includes a creative presentation
Categories
Organization/Format
Grammar/Spelling
Introduction to Philosophy
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Conclusion
Synopsis Presentation
Total Points:
Partially Proficient
1
Partially conforms to format for
Leadership philosophy paper
Sentences are constructed
persuasively. May contain slight
mechanically flaws.
Inconsistent use of APA format
Reference page is partially
complete
Some spelling errors
Several grammatical errors which
confuse the reader
Partially introduces the philosophy
paper
Writer identifies the primary tasks,
skills, and predisposition of a leader;
clearly justifying choices
Candidate identifies essential
dispositions of an effective long term
school leader
Individual articulates a code of ethics
which the candidate will adhere to
Writer somewhat compares and
contrasts leadership and
management
Candidate partially articulates
leadership theories that he/she
most identifies with and explains
why
Inconsistent explanation or
discussion of the role of the leader
Partial explanation of the question
‘ whether leaders are born or
made’
Partial explanation of sources of
authority and power, and
candidates selection with partial
explanation
Writer partially identifies the
primary tasks, skills, and
predisposition of a leader
Candidate inconsistently identifies
dispositions of an effective long
term school leader
Individual articulates a basic code
of ethics
Articulates documentation of
similarities or differences to support
candidates position on why or why not
educational leadership is unique
Partially articulates similarities or
differences to support candidates
position on why or why not
educational leadership is unique
Synthesizes the key points from the
philosophy identified in the body of the
paper
The presentation is well organized,
adequate in highlighting the nine
points of discussion
Inconsistently synthesizes the key
points from the philosophy
identified in the body of the paper
The presentation is not well
organized, includes fewer than the
required nine points of discussion
Explains sources of authority and
power, and candidates selection with
supporting explanation
Incomplete
0
Does not conform to format for
Leadership philosophy paper
Little to no persuasion and
numerous mechanical flaws.
Citations and quotes do not follow
APA format
Reference page is incomplete
Major spelling errors
Many grammatical errors
The writer does not include an
introduction for the philosophy
paper
Writer does not compare and
contrast leadership and
management
Incomplete articulation of
leadership theories that he/she
most identifies with and why
Incomplete explanation and
discussion of the role of the leader
Incomplete explanations of the
question ‘ whether leaders are born
or made’
Incomplete explanation of sources
of authority and power, and
incomplete selection with
supporting explanation
Writer incompletely identifies the
primary tasks, skills, and
predisposition of a leader; c
Candidate does not identify any
dispositions of an effective long
term school leader
Individual does not articulate a
code of ethics
Incompletely addresses the
similarities or differences to support
candidates position on why or why
not educational leadership is
unique
Writer does not synthesize the key
points from the philosophy
identified in the body of the paper
The candidate does not
present the paper to the class