Assessment 2: Essay How to structure your essay: 1. Introduction: - Open with a short orientation. Introduce the topic - Provide a “road map” of your essay 2. Body: - Show your knowledge a grasp of material you have read - Make links to theories and concepts covered in class - Offer evidence to support your arguments - Use relevant examples - Make sure to quote correctly 3. Conclusion - Summarise the main points - Include a final statement (about possible implications, future developments etc.) - Do not introduce new information or ideas in the conclusionStudents must reflect on their own leadership skills and their path to becoming an effective leader. They not only write an academic essay including references to major theoretic concepts but also develop strategies on how to move on from their current situation. To receive maximum marks the essay would have to consist of the following items: - Proven self-awareness with regard to leadership style and leadership skills - Contextualisation of the concept of self-awareness - Critical analysis of own leadership skill - Identification of preferred leadership style and current deficiencies in that context. - Develop an action plan to address deficiencies - Ideas and analysis needs to be linked to relevant literature Assessment 2: Essay