You are required to attempt the following essay question, by writing a critical analytical essay of between 2000 – 2100 words. (Your word count is based on your introduction, body and conclusion, and does not include your title page or your list of references at the end of your essay.) Essay question: What is meant by the term ‘moral compass’ with respect to an individual’s leadership mindset and practice? Is it advantageous for leaders today to have a strong moral compass, or does it inhibit their political propensity and inclination to acquire power and cultivate influence? ? You should formulate your answer as a single coherent essay using paragraphs to build sustained critical analysis. The grading of this assignment: This assignment will be graded according to its content, analysis, argument and presentation. More specifically the following criteria will be used to evaluate your essay and provide feedback: (a) Level of Analysis: Is the assignment well researched? Is the assignment well argued? (b) Level of Written Expression: Is the assignment well written – fluent, lucid, using appropriate language. (c) Overall Coherence of your Essay: Is the assignment well structured? Is the assignment well presented? It is recommended that you use the University Library’s electronic databases, such Proquest and ScienceDirect in order to find relevant journal articles to help you make a start on researching your chosen essay. These databases can be found on the University’s Library Web Pages. GSBS6004 – ESSAY SPECIFICATIONS When completing the final draft of your essay, please ensure that your essay is formatted as follows: ? 12 point font ? 1.5 line spacing (not single spacing, not double spacing) ? Times New Roman or Calibri Light font ? Left AND right justification of your text – text margins must align on both sides ? Paragraph format ? No tables, charts, diagrams in the main body of your essay – put these in appendices if you feel you need to use them. ? No bullet points, no number lists – this is an essay, not a report and not a set of notes ? Submit your essay to TURNITIN at least 48 hours before the deadline. ? Check the text of your colour-coded Turnitin report. Do not just look at your percentage score. The percentage score does not tell you whether your essay might contain plagiarism. ? Use quotation marks and in-text references where necessary. ? Once you have carefully checked the text of your essay, you may re-submit your final version of your essay to Turnitin.
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