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* Use rubrics as a guide to meet the criteria for the paper
Instructions
Required Readings (please google):
a. ADP 7-0, Training 2019: Read chapters 1 thru 4 (18 pages)
b. FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations_2014: Read chapters 7 & 9 (57 pages)
c. FM 7-0, Train to Win In a Complex World_ 2016: Read chapters 1 & 2 (42 pages)
d. TRADOC Pamphlet 525-3-1, The US Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028_2018: Read para 1-1 Purpose (1 paragraph); Appendix B (2 pages)
e. AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development_2017: Read Section III Goals of Army Training para. 1-8 thru 1-10 (3 paragraphs)
f. ADP 6-22, Army Leadership_2019: Read chapter 10 (8 pages)
g. The Seasoned Executive’s Decision-Making Style (5 pages)
Journal
The SGM plays a vital role in the development of organizations and its leaders. The level of responsibility of a Sergeant Major and spheres of influence will multiply exponentially. While the level of complexity will seem overwhelming at times, and forces a Sergeant Major to either, adapt to this new environment or fall to the wayside. The Army doctrine will assist in achieving a better understanding of the complexity of challenges and issues that a Sergeants Major faces.
Assignment Instructions: Write a substantive journal entry that:
1. Describes your role as an organizational-level leader in your current organization, (Use Operations NCOIC at a Brigade Level as the Role)
2. Examines the ways in which leadership changes at the organizational level,
3. Utilizes critical thinking in problem framing, and
4. Describe the role a Sergeant Major plays in influencing the development of the organizations and its leaders.
The journal entry must be between 500-700 words. The assignment must have at least one in-text citation. Identify references following the post using APA, 6th Edition format.
Note 1: Paper cannot be written in first person.
Note 2: Please only use the military sources provided and one outside source if using more than two cited sources.
NOTE 3: Please review and use the attached Rubrics.
Rubrics.pdf
Criteria Far Exceeds Standards Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Does Not Meet
Standards Unsatisfactory
20 18 14 10 0
Ideas, Arguments,
& Analysis
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts include
original thought,
substantial depth, and
are relevant to topic.
Viewpoint shows strong
logical thinking,
reasoning, and analysis
with evidence and
examples. Provided an
external resource
supporting student’s
discussion (as required
in the post instructions)
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts
are applicable and
relevant to topic;
some original
thought.
Demonstrates
reasonable
thinking, and/or
analysis with an
example.
Viewpoint is
supported with
evidence and/or
examples (as
required in the
post instructions)
Information
presents thoughtful
opinions that
connect to the ideas
analyzed. Presents
concepts with
minimal connections
to course content.
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts show a
minimal understanding of
the discussion topic.
Comments are general in
nature and/or
occasionally may not be
relevant. Repeats or
summarizes ideas with
limited analysis, original
thought, and/or
supported viewpoints.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Connection to
Course Materials
Strong, direct
connections are made
to readings and/or other
course materials.
Content of lesson is
clearly articulated
through the use of
direct citing or
paraphrasing of the
module subject area
Some direct
connections are
made to readings
and/or other course
materials
(references, media,
resources, etc.) and
are clearly stated for
the most part.
Connected ideas to
course content;
however, a lack of
deep understanding
is evident.
Minimal direct
connections are made to
readings and/or other
course materials
(references, media,
resources, etc.).
Connections are largely
inferred and somewhat
unclear at times.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in
late.(references,
media, resources,
etc.), and/or if
made, are not
clearly stated and
are largely
personal opinions.
Writing Quality Journal entry is well
written and clearly
articulated using
standard English,
characterized by
elements of a strong
writing style with
correct grammar,
punctuation, usage, and
spelling.
Journal entry shows
above average
writing style that is
clear using standard
English with minor
errors in grammar,
punctuation, usage,
and/or spelling.
Journal entry
displays average
writing quality with
more than one error
in grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling.
Journal entry shows an
average and/or casual
writing style using
standard English that is
generally clear but
contains some errors in
grammar, punctuation,
usage, and spelling.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Plagerism and
Direct Quotes
No plagiarism or
excessive use of direct
quotes.
No plagiarism.
Journal Entry
consists of less than
10% use of direct
quotes.
No plagiarism.
Journal Entry
consistes of less
than 15% use of
direct quotes.
ANY plagiarism or more
than 25% of essay
consists of direct quotes
(word count).
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Assignment
Requirements
Met all assignment
requirements. (Word
count between 300-500)
Met all assignment
requirements. Word
count
Essay does not meet
more than one
requirement
identified in the
assignment
instructions.
Journal entry does not
meet the assignment
length requirement AND
was submitted after the
due date.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Criteria Far Exceeds Standards Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Does Not Meet
Standards Unsatisfactory
20 18 14 10 0
Ideas, Arguments,
& Analysis
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts include
original thought,
substantial depth, and
are relevant to topic.
Viewpoint shows strong
logical thinking,
reasoning, and analysis
with evidence and
examples. Provided an
external resource
supporting student’s
discussion (as required
in the post instructions)
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts
are applicable and
relevant to topic;
some original
thought.
Demonstrates
reasonable
thinking, and/or
analysis with an
example.
Viewpoint is
supported with
evidence and/or
examples (as
required in the
post instructions)
Information
presents thoughtful
opinions that
connect to the ideas
analyzed. Presents
concepts with
minimal connections
to course content.
Ideas expressed in
discussion posts show a
minimal understanding of
the discussion topic.
Comments are general in
nature and/or
occasionally may not be
relevant. Repeats or
summarizes ideas with
limited analysis, original
thought, and/or
supported viewpoints.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Connection to
Course Materials
Strong, direct
connections are made
to readings and/or other
course materials.
Content of lesson is
clearly articulated
through the use of
direct citing or
paraphrasing of the
module subject area
Some direct
connections are
made to readings
and/or other course
materials
(references, media,
resources, etc.) and
are clearly stated for
the most part.
Connected ideas to
course content;
however, a lack of
deep understanding
is evident.
Minimal direct
connections are made to
readings and/or other
course materials
(references, media,
resources, etc.).
Connections are largely
inferred and somewhat
unclear at times.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in
late.(references,
media, resources,
etc.), and/or if
made, are not
clearly stated and
are largely
personal opinions.
Writing Quality Journal entry is well
written and clearly
articulated using
standard English,
characterized by
elements of a strong
writing style with
correct grammar,
punctuation, usage, and
spelling.
Journal entry shows
above average
writing style that is
clear using standard
English with minor
errors in grammar,
punctuation, usage,
and/or spelling.
Journal entry
displays average
writing quality with
more than one error
in grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling.
Journal entry shows an
average and/or casual
writing style using
standard English that is
generally clear but
contains some errors in
grammar, punctuation,
usage, and spelling.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Plagerism and
Direct Quotes
No plagiarism or
excessive use of direct
quotes.
No plagiarism.
Journal Entry
consists of less than
10% use of direct
quotes.
No plagiarism.
Journal Entry
consistes of less
than 15% use of
direct quotes.
ANY plagiarism or more
than 25% of essay
consists of direct quotes
(word count).
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.
Assignment
Requirements
Met all assignment
requirements. (Word
count between 300-500)
Met all assignment
requirements. Word
count
Essay does not meet
more than one
requirement
identified in the
assignment
instructions.
Journal entry does not
meet the assignment
length requirement AND
was submitted after the
due date.
No entry by
student or
submission turned
in late.