Q Week 4 - Executive Summary • Click here to download an APA-formatted template for the assignment Download Click here to download an APA-formatted template for the assignment - Double-check to make sure all the Unit 1 and 2 videos/readings are included in the template. If any are missing, add them to your paper before submitting the assignment. • Click here to read Guidelines for Writing an Executive SummaryDownload Guidelines for Writing an Executive Summary • Use the guidelines and the grading rubric to prepare an executive summary of the assigned readings and videos for o Week 1 o Week 2 o Week 3 o Week 4 • Write an executive summary - Your summary, which should be approximately 8 to 12 pages, should help someone who has not seen the material gain a working knowledge of the most important issues presented in the readings and videos. • Include an APA-formatted title page • Include APA-formatted citations and references - Click here to access a list of LSAL 5133 references in APA format. • Click here to see a sample of an executive summary • See the Week 4 Assignment tab of Unit 2 to review a description of the assignment. • See the Syllabus or Calendar for a list of assignment due dates. • Use the rubric below to maximize your score. Rubric LSAL 5133 - Executive Summaries v4 LSAL 5133 - Executive Summaries v4 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeADDRESS THE ASSIGNMENT – The student follows the assignment’s instructions and meets the assignment’s objectives. 20 pts Addressed ALL issues identified in the assignment instructions and met the assignment’s objectives. 17 pts Addressed MOST of the issues identified in the assignment instructions and met most the assignment’s objectives. 15 pts Addressed SOME of the issues identified in the assignment instructions and met some the assignment’s objectives. 13 pts Did not address the assignment in an appropriate manner in relation to the instructions and met very few of the assignment’s objectives 11 pts Failed to demonstrate any understanding of the assignment instructions/objectives. 0 pts Did not submit the assignment. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeANALYZE THE ISSUES – The student demonstrates an understanding of the ideas, theories, and models presented in the assigned readings and videos and applies these concepts to the assignment’s requirements. 20 pts Included ALL of the key ideas from the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment. ANALYZED and EXPLAINED these ideas in a coherent and compelling matter in response to the assignment’s requirements. 17 pts Included MOST of the key ideas from the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment. ANALYZED and EXPLAINED these ideas in a coherent and compelling matter in response to the assignment’s requirements. 15 pts Included SOME of the key ideas from the assigned readings and videos needed for the assignment. DESCRIBED these ideas in a coherent manner in response to the assignment’s requirements. 13 pts Included FEW of the key ideas from the assigned readings and videos needed for the assignment. Did NOT ANALYZE these ideas in an effective manner in response to the assignment’s requirements. 11 pts Failed to demonstrate any analysis of key ideas from the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment. 0 pts Did not submit the assignment. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IDEAS – The student refers directly to assigned readings and videos to support the paper’s points, provides in-text citations, and develops ideas well. 20 pts Supported ALL of the paper’s central ideas with direct reference to ALL of the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment, used in-text citations, and made unique and original points with solid logic. 17 pts Supported ALL of the paper’s central ideas with direct reference to MOST of the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment, used in-text citations, and/or made unique and original points with solid logic. 15 pts Supported SOME of the paper’s central ideas with direct reference to SOME of the assigned readings and videos needed for this assignment, used in-text citations, and/or made A FEW unique and original points with SOMEWHAT reasonable logic. 13 pts Relied primarily on personal opinion and DID NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT for the ideas from assigned readings and videos. 11 pts Failed to provide any support from the assigned readings and videos; relied strictly on PERSONAL OPINION to support the paper’s points. 0 pts Did not submit the assignment. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOLLOW APA FORMAT – The student adheres to APA format in all aspects of the paper. 20 pts Followed APA format without exception. No errors. 17 pts Followed APA format with FEW exceptions. Minor errors. 15 pts Generally followed APA format with SOME exceptions. Some errors. 13 pts Followed APA format but presented with MANY exceptions. Several errors. 11 pts Failed to demonstrate any use of APA format. 0 pts Did not submit the assignment. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDEMONSTRATED GOOD GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION – The student organizes the paper well and presents a paper that is well written, and free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. 20 pts Demonstrated SUPERIOR graduate-level writing by organizing the paper EXTREMELY WELL, writing in a straightforward manner using only active voice with zero grammatical and spelling errors. 17 pts Demonstrated ABOVE AVERAGE graduate-level writing by organizing the paper VERY WELL, writing in a straightforward manner using primarily active voice, and/or very few (1 or 2) grammatical and spelling errors. 15 pts Demonstrated AVERAGE graduate-level writing by organizing the paper FAIRLY WELL, writing in a straightforward manner using a good deal of passive voice, and/or few (3 or 4) grammatical and spelling errors. 13 pts Demonstrated a NEED TO IMPROVE the paper’s organization, use much more active voice, and/or reduce grammatical and spelling errors to show graduate-level writing skills. 11 pts Failed to write at a graduate level in any aspect of grammar and composition. 0 pts Did not submit the assignment. 20 pts Total Points: 100