UNV 104 Grand Canyon University Characteristics of A Good Leader Essay topic: Three Characteristics that make a good leader attached is my outline that yo

UNV 104 Grand Canyon University Characteristics of A Good Leader Essay topic: Three Characteristics that make a good leader

attached is my outline that you will use as a guide along with the sources unless you find something better.

attachment 2: is a guide that tells you about the format of the paper

attachment 3: is a checklist that is used as a rubric for the paper as well.

any other questions please message me Name: Aeril S Robertson
Course: UNV 104
Date: 07/05/2020
Instructor: Jolene Rivchin
Expository Essay: Outline
Directions:
1. Please review your Topic 3 readings and the “Planning and Getting Started” section of “The Writing Process” media piece.
2. Fill in the outline and references sections below. Use a minimum of three peer reviewed resources to support your subtopics (one
resource per supporting paragraph). Make sure to use complete sentences when completing the outline.
Expository Essay Topic: Three Characteristics that Make a Good Leader
Essay Title: Qualities of an Influential Leader
I. Introduction: (Begin with a hook sentence to capture your audience’s attention, then provide a brief background of the topic and end with your
thesis statement.)
a. Hook: When a person consider what it takes to be an exceptional leader more than one characteristic come to mind.
b. Additional background information: A good leader to must have the ability to listen to their superiors and followers in order to
understand the guidance he or she must push out and follow through on. A leader must also be able to remain honest with not only
his or her followers but also with their selves. Good leaders are also relatable to their followers and the positions they are in.
c. Mapped Thesis statement (review Topic 3DQ1 for feedback from instructor): Characteristics such as effective listening, honesty and
servanthood are what make a good leader stand out from other leaders.
II. Support
Supporting Point #1 (subtopic 1): _____Effective Listening___
a. Topic sentence for this first sub-topic: Being an effective listener will be a key component to have between his or her
followers.
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1: When a leader is an effective listener he or she is able to put out important information
with complete knowledge on what the intent of the information and the actions required after it (Baldea, Balteanu
2014).
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Supporting paraphrase 2: The leader is able to take in information not only from their superiors but from the ones
under them. This is an important factor because the Leader has to know if their followers understand the
guidance. The leader also may learn from his or her followers by listening to their inputs on what was stated to
them (Baldea, Balteanu 2014).
Supporting Point #2 (subtopic 2): ___Honesty__
a. Topic sentence for this second sub-topic: A honest leader gains trust from not only his or her subordinates but also the ones
under the Leader.
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1: Leaders that are considered trustworthy have the advantage from others to not be
questioned or doubted.
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Supporting paraphrase 2: When a good leader has a reputation or career where they have to be honest other
individuals will trust them even if they sense the leader is wrong (Belluci. Park. 2020).
Supporting Point #3 (subtopic 3): ___Servanthood___
a. Topic sentence for this third sub-topic: When a Leader is able to relate to his or followers it makes the postions for both
parties able to not only emphasize with one another, but it gives a better understanding of what is expected from the
leader and follower.
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1: Being a Leader is an earned position for an individual. The Leader was once the follower
that was either inspired by another Leader or by the position alone.
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Supporting paraphrase 2: Servanthood helps a upcoming Leader aim for the postion to be a Leader. A good Leader
that is able to remember what they have come from gives them a sense of pride in their leadership position.
Leaders like this inspire and motivate the ones behind them (Lee 2014).
Conclusion: (Paraphrase your thesis statement, summarize main points, and make final remarks.)
a. Paraphrase thesis statement: To conclude, effective listening, honesty, and servanthood are characteristics that help a
Leader become the best they can be.
b. Summarize main points: Those Characteristics in that Leader will help him or her guide the ones around them to success.
All three of the characteristics show their peers, subordinates and followers that he or she is worthy for their leadership
position.
References
Organize all references you will use in the essay and list them in the space below in alphabetical order based on author’s last name. Be sure the
reference page is double-spaced and formatted to have hanging indents by ½ an inch, with the first line hanging and all others indented. See the GCU
Style Guide for help with formatting references and citations. Within the essay, this reference page will be on its own page at the bottom of your essay.
BÂLDEA, M., & BĂLTEANU, A. (2014). The Importance of Information Sources in Effective Listening Process in Organizations. Fiability &
Durability / Fiabilitate Si Durabilitate, 1, 333–339.
Bellucci, G., & Park, S. Q. (2020). Honesty biases trustworthiness impressions. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. https://doiorg.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/xge0000730.supp (Supplemental)
Lee, H. (2012). Servanthood Leader. Kentucky English Bulletin, 62(1), 29.
Essay Checklist
UNV-104
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____Organization: Proper heading in the upper left hand corner, five separated
paragraphs, Reference Page
____ Research: Proper Topic that is supported with a peer reviewed article (research is
included through in-text citations/paraphrased information from article(s).
____ Conventions/Mechanics: Proof-read entire paper, no spelling, punctuation, or
grammatical errors; double-spaced throughout entire paper; paragraphs indented;
references are listed correctly on reference page; minimum word count has been met
and maximum word count has not been exceeded.
____ Ideas/Content: Your topic and three main arguments are clear to the reader; there is
a structured idea behind your essay; your arguments and research are aligned to one
another; your essay meets the Turnitin (TII) requirements for submission.
____ Word Choice: Academic writing is met, correct words used in context; essay
contains a variety of sentence structures and uses complete, detailed expressions within
the writing. *No incomplete, incoherent, or fragment sentences are found.
____ Voice/Tone: Essay is written in 3rd Person Point of View (there is no “I” statements
in the writing); message is clear and original in thought from the writer’s perspective on
the topic and arguments (research is only there to support these claims).
____ Sentence/Paragraph Fluency: There is a smooth transitioning between paragraphs;
sentences within the body paragraphs flow and are easy to read and follow; there is an
unison of the topic chosen and the arguments presented in the essay; research enhances
the paragraphs, and does not take the majority of the paragraph itself-again, research is to
support, not create the essay.
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Writing a Five-Paragraph Essay Resource
Format & Organization:
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Use a Times New Roman font, unless given permission from instructor to use another
font choice.
ALL lettering should be sized at 12 point; the title included
Do NOT use bold in any wording.
Heading and Title:
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Make sure you have the proper heading in the upper-left-hand corner; you should have
the following and in the order: name, course, date, and instructor.
If you use APA, make sure your cover page is in proper format; you may wish to discuss
with your instructor if they would prefer this or the heading as mentioned in the above
bullet point.
Your title should be centered and capitalized appropriately per GCU Style Guide or APA
format.
Introduction Paragraph:
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The first paragraph of your essay is the introductory paragraph.
In this first paragraph of your essay, you should review your topic in a general fashion.
You should also tell the reader why they might care to read more.
The final sentence of your introductory paragraph will be your thesis statement. Your
thesis statement will guide the reader as to what will follow.
Body Paragraphs: (Middle Paragraphs of the Essay)
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Each paragraph should be limited to one idea.
Each paragraph should be connected in some way to your thesis statement.
Within your body paragraphs, include the information from the resources you found.
Do not forget to cite information from outside sources.
Your final body paragraph may look at opposing views. For a well-rounded point of
view, it is important to consider multiple perspectives.
The body of your essay should include detailed, accurate, and relevant information that
aims to support your thesis statement.
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Concluding Paragraph:
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Your last paragraph is your conclusion. Rather than simply restating your introduction,
try and brand your reader with your closing statements.
Tell the reader again about your topic, thesis, and main point(s) of your essay.
End with a strong stance on the topic to make the reader think about what they just read;
leave an impact.
Using Transitions:
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Transitions are very important to your essay. Transitions are the glue that holds the
paragraphs of your paper together.
Examples of transitions are: next, furthermore, moreover, however, on the other hand, no
doubt, and finally.
You should be using these from transitions in thought and in ending and/or beginning
new paragraphs.
Using Citations:
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Citations are used to reference material from another source.
Using citations to give credit to others whose ideas or words you have used is an essential
requirement to avoid issues of plagiarism.
To avoid potential problems, always be sure to cite your sources by referring to the
author’s last name and the year of publication in parentheses at the end of the sentence,
such as (Johnson, 2008) and page or paragraph numbers if you are using word-for-word
materials, such as “ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for
your country” (Kennedy, 1960, p. 34).
Reference Page:
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The reference list should appear at the end of a paper.
It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you
cite in the body of the paper.
Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry
in the reference list must be cited in your text.
For examples of references, please refer to the GCU Style Guide, located in the Writing
Center portion of the Student Success Center.
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