| I have attached the proposal that was submitted and this is the feedback that the professor provided. Under this I will include the instructions on for the rough draft. FEEDBACK FROM PROFESSOR: I have marked this proposal as “complete,” but I still have concern about your thesis statement and the focus of the project. You reference “educational settings” in your proposal. But it is not explicitly clear whether your focus is on leadership practices in educational settings. I think you need to rework the first paragraph to contain a clear thesis statement. For instance: “Leadership in educational settings has often been marked by a, b and c, leading to x, y and z outcomes. Servant Leadership models offer a path to correct these pervasive problems. This paper will explore the dynamics of leadership in educational institutions today and explore how Servant Leadership theory and practice could be applied to build healthier and more productive educational organizations.” Something like that, with real data on current practices and clear elaboration of how structures, incentives/rewards, and management style could change, could be a solid project. You have 3 weeks until your first draft is due. Think about my comments and I’ll be glad to elaborate further when I see the draft. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUGH DRAFT Submit a draft of the Applied Integrated Project. The draft must include: a statement of the problem, issue, or venture description of the setting and/or stakeholders involved outline of the final document references THE APPLIED PROJECT FINAL NEEDS TO INCLUDE ALL OF THIS: i AM JUST INCLUDING THIS TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT HE IS LOOKING FOR This applied integrated project is a capstone course designed to advance students’ abilities to put learned strategic leadership abilities into practice. Students will complete one of the following project options: a research project; an intervention project; a venture plan; or an applied leadership/consulting project. As set forth in the course description, this integrated project is intended to demonstrate your ability to apply strategic leadership concepts in a practical setting. In addition, regardless of the option selected, there must be a substantive integration of a Biblical worldview. That is, the student must devote at least three pages of the formal paper requirement to define and describe a Biblical worldview on the project or plan. In addressing this major component of the course, you may choose one of the following options: Research Project: this option requires you to research an issue, technique/approach or emerging trend in strategic leadership. Of the four options, this project is most like a graduate thesis paper, requiring an exhaustive review of literature and discussion of practices relating to organizational strategy. In addressing the approved topic, you must integrate key concepts and practices learned in their degree program, providing a capstone analysis and application of strategic leadership. Deliverables: A formal paper (at least 30 pages in length) that clearly and comprehensively addresses the chosen topic. The paper must be supported by at least 15 peer-reviewed sources, in addition to adequate professional and applied sources. At least three pages of the paper must define and describe how strategic leadership can be cultivated and carried out through a distinctly Biblical worldview. This section should be distinguished by its own heading. In addressing the Biblical worldview requirement, at least six Biblical passages must be specifically recognized and discussed within the context of strategic leadership. This section should substantively distinguish how strategic leadership is carried out from Christian and secular viewpoints, respectively through specific examples and applications. The references need to have 15 peer reviewed and professionalsources |
