NR 504 Week 7 Leadership Style and Change Advocacy Statement

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize insights gained through learning activities and personal reflection in order to create a personal leadership style and change advocacy statement. Students will record a video of themselves presenting their individual leadership style and change advocacy statement. Students will conclude by noting how the selected leadership style can facilitate the change process. A concise summary paper is included.

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will address the following Course Outcomes:

CO #1 – Discern leadership approaches that facilitate achievement of health outcomes through interprofessional collaborative practice within micro-, meso-, and macro-level systems.

CO #3 – Integrate communication modalities which convey cultural humility, value the diverse nature of individuals, and cultivate healthful work environments.

CO #4 -Apply change and leadership theories to plan sustainable, evidence-based quality improvement within an atmosphere which supports care for self and others.

Due Date: Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week Seven

Total Points Possible: 225 points

Requirements

Criteria for Content

Consider the insights gained through class readings, self-assessment of leadership capacity, reflections on individual competencies, and the issue related to your specialty track for which you will advocate for change. Complete parts I and II of the assignment using the guidelines and rubric below.

Part I: Video Recording

Create a one- to three- minute video recording of yourself presenting the following (refer to the rubric for specific requirements):IntroductionYour personal leadership styleYour change advocacy statement and rationale

Conclusion

IMPORTANT – the intent of the video portion of the assignment is to videotape yourself presenting the information. No PowerPoint or other media should be used to deliver the information in the video. The recording must include you presenting information face to face with the camera.

Part II: Written Summary

Create a concise, summary, no more than two pages in length, explaining the following elements. Include a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources (current within five years) to support your work. Refer to the rubric for specific requirements:IntroductionStatement of personal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and rationale

Conclusion

Preparing the Assignment

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.

Part I: Create a video recording of yourself presenting the information required in the assignment.Follow the instructions to create and upload a video recording using Kaltura, which is located in the Canvas course.Please refer to the Kaltura tutorial for specific instructions; the tutorial is located in your weekly module.

The video recording must be a minimum of one minute and no more than three minutes in length.

Part II: Using Microsoft Word 2013, create the summary paper for the assignment. Include a title page with your name, date, and course information, as well as a reference page.The summary paper must be concisely written and no more than two pages in length, excluding the title and reference pagesA minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are required.Sources older than five years may not be used without the permission of the class professor.No direct quotes may be used in this assignment.

First person may be used for this assignment.

Directions and Assignment Criteria

Grading Criteria

CategoryPoints%DescriptionPart I: Video-recording4520%Student creates and submits a video recording of him- or herself presenting IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacyInformation is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media usedPart I: Presentation skills2712%Presentation includes evidence of the following: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Part II: Summary Paper – Introduction188%Introduction includes: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Part II: Summary Paper – Statement of Personal Leadership Style4520%This section includes: Personal leadership style Explanation of your leadership style Part II: Summary Paper – Change Advocacy Statement4520%This section includes: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the change Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Provide support from current, peer-reviewed scholarly sourcesPart II: Summary Paper – Conclusion188%Conclusion includes: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learningPart II: Graduate-level Writing Style2712%Graduate-level writing style is included, evidenced by integrating the following standards: Correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structureClarity, organization, and logical flow of ideas; accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sourcesNo direct quotes are used within the assignmentAPA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable) Quality of Literature SupportIt is an expectation that a minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are included to support your work. If the above expectation is not met, 6 points shall be deducted. Length of video recordingIt is an expectation that the video recording is at least 1 and no more than 3 minutes in length. If the above expectation is not met, 6 points shall be deducted.Length of summary paperIt is an expectation that the summary paper is no more than 2 pages in length. If the above expectation is not met, 6 points shall be deducted.Total225100%A quality assessment will meet or exceed all the above requirements.

Grading Rubric

Assignment CriteriaExemplary (100%) Accomplished (92%) Average (84%) Marginally Acceptable (76%) Insufficient (0%) Part I – Video Recording Possible Points = 60 PointsPart I: Video-recording45 Points41 Points37 Points34 points0 PointsExemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and succinct rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacy Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media usedAccomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and succinct rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacy Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media usedAverage presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and succinct rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacy Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media used Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and succinct rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacy Information is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media usedInsufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: IntroductionPersonal leadership styleChange advocacy statement and succinct rationaleConclusion regarding how your leadership style will facilitate change advocacyInformation is presented by the student face-to-face with the recording device, with no additional media usedPart I: Presentation Skills27 Points24 Points22 Points20 Points0 PointsExemplary presentation skills are evident, which meet all of the criteria below: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Accomplished presentation skills are evident which fully meet at least 6 of the criteria below: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Average presentation skills are evident which meet at least 5 of the criteria below: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Marginally acceptable presentation skills are evident which meet at least 4 of the criteria below: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Insufficient presentation skills are evident which meet 3 or less of the criteria below: Clear, audible presentationUse of correct grammar and professional toneLogical, organized flow of informationTiming and flow of information is appropriately paced to allow the viewer/listener to process information presentedEye contact with the video-recorder is maintainedFacial expressions and nonverbal communication are professional in natureVery limited use of filler words (um, like, you know, etc.)Professionally-appropriate attire Part I Video Recording Subtotal ________of 72 pointsPart II – Written Paper Content Possible Points = 140 Part II: Summary Paper – Introduction18 Points16 Points15 Points13 Points0 PointsExemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: Introduction of selfChosen MSN specialty trackPurpose for the presentation Part II: Summary Paper: Statement of Personal Leadership Style45 Points 41 Points37 Points34 Points0 PointsExemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: Personal leadership styleExplanation of your leadership style Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: Personal leadership styleExplanation of your leadership style Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: Personal leadership styleExplanation of your leadership style Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: Personal leadership styleExplanation of your leadership style Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: Personal leadership styleExplanation of your leadership style Part II: Summary Paper – Change Advocacy Statement45 Points41 Points37 Points34 Points0 PointsExemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the change Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the changeSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the changeSufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the change Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: Statement describing the MSN track-specific issue requiring change for which you intend to advocateRationale for the change Sufficient integration of scholarly literature to support information presented Part II: Summary Paper – Conclusion18 Points16 Points15 Points13 Points0 PointsExemplary presentation of information evidenced by all content areas covered in a comprehensive and concise manner. All of the following are included: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learning Accomplished presentation of information evidenced by most content coveredin a comprehensive and concise manner, but with one area where coverage is superficial. All of the following are included: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learning Average presentation of information evidenced by content covered in a superficial manner in two or more of the content areas. All of the following are included: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learning Marginally acceptable presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in one of the following: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learning Insufficient presentation of information evidenced by content that is limited, missing, or unsatisfactory in two or more of the following: Concluding statement regarding how your leadership style will impact and facilitate your role as an advocate for changeSelf-reflection of learning Part II Written Paper Content Subtotal ________of 126 pointsAssignment Format Possible Points = 25 PointsGraduate-level Writing Style First person may be used for this assignment27 Points24 Points22 Points20 Points0 PointsExemplary graduate level writing style is evident, which meets all of the criteria below: Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure Exceptional writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headingsAPA format for citing and referencing sources APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and size APA document structure including pagination, title page, reference pageCongruence with APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used in this assignment.Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion (unless otherwise noted in the assignment instructions) Accomplished graduate-level writing style is evident which meets at least 6 of the criteria below: No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headingsNo more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference pageNo more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used in this assignment.Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion (unless otherwise noted in the assignment instructions)Average graduate-level writing style is evident which meets at least 4 of the criteria below: No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headingsNo more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference pageNo more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used in this assignment.Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion (unless otherwise noted in the assignment instructions)Marginally acceptable graduate-level writing is evident which meets at least 2 of the criteria below: No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headingsNo more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference pageNo more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used in this assignment.Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion (unless otherwise noted in the assignment instructions) Insufficient graduate-level writing style is evident which meets 1 or less of the criteria below: No more than 2 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure No more than 2 errors in writing style with clarity, flow, and organization of information throughout the paper, including accurate use of APA levels of headingsNo more than 2 errors in APA format for citing and referencing sources No more than 2 errors in APA document format including margins, spacing, font style and font size No more than 2 errors in APA document structure including pagination, title page, and reference pageNo more than 2 errors in APA mechanics of style (abbreviations, capitalization, italics, numbers, and use of figures or tables if applicable)No direct quotes are used in this assignment.Use of first person is limited to the self-reflection portion of the conclusion (unless otherwise noted in the assignment instructions) Quality of Literature Support0 Points Deducted 6 Points DeductedA minimum of two peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within five years, are integrated within the assignment.The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for quality of literature support.Length of Video-Recording 0 Points Deducted 6 Points DeductedThe length of the video-recording portion of the assignment is at least one and no more than three minutes in length.The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for total length.Length of Summary Paper0 Points Deducted 6 Points DeductedThe length of the paper portion of the assignment is no more than two pages in length. Total page count does not include title or reference pages.The assignment fails to meet the requirement noted for total length.