The document provides instructions for completing an assignment. It must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document, be complete and detailed, and follow APA format. It will be graded based on a rubric that evaluates the assignment requirements, writing skills and formatting, focus, understanding of course content, and practical application to a work environment. Scores range from 1 to 20 points in categories like competent, proficient, and novice.

1. Complete the attached assignment. Your response must be
complete, detailed and in APA format. All work must be
submitted in a Microsoft Word document. No other document
types will be accepted. The grading rubric is included below.
Executive Program Practical Connection Assignment
Component
Proficient (15 to 20 points)
Competent (8 to 14 points)
Novice (1 to 7 points)
Your Score
Assignment Requirements
Student completed all required portions of the assignment
Completed portions of the assignment
Did not complete the required assignment.
Writing Skills, Grammar, and APA Formatting
Assignment strongly demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in
organization, grammar, and style.
Assignment is well written, and ideas are well developed and
explained. Demonstrates strong writing skills. Student paid

2. close attention to spelling and punctuation. Sentences and
paragraphs are grammatically correct.
Proper use of APA formatting. Properly and explicitly cited
outside resources. Reference list matches citations.
Assignment demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in
organization, grammar, and style.
Assignment is effectively communicated, but some sections
lacking clarity. Student paid some attention to spelling and
punctuation, but there are errors within the writing. Needs
attention to proper writing skills.
Use of APA formatting and citations of outside resources, but
has a few instances in which proper citations are missing.
Assignment does not demonstrate graduate-level proficiency in
organization, grammar, and style.
Assignment is poorly written and confusing. Ideas are not
communicated effectively. Student paid no attention to spelling
and punctuation. Demonstrates poor writing skills.
The assignment lacks the use of APA formatting and does not
provide proper citations or includes no citations.
Maintains purpose/focus
Submission is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus
that is integrated throughout the document
Submissions has an organizational structure and the focus is
clear throughout.
Submission lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus

3. Understanding of Course Content
Student demonstrates understand of course content and
knowledge.
Student demonstrates some understanding of course content and
knowledge.
Student does not demonstrate understanding of course content
and knowledge.
Work Environment Application
Student strongly demonstrates the practical application, or
ability to apply, of course objectives within a work
environment.
Student demonstrates some practical application, or ability to
apply, of course objectives within a work environment.
Student does not demonstrate the practical application, or
ability to apply, of course objectives within a work
environment.