A Historical Analysis of the Evolution of Leadership Theories: From Trait Theory to Transformational Leadership

Each student will submit an Annotated Bibliography of at least 15 peer-reviewed references (in current APA format, with a cover page and abstract) that he or she plans on using for the research. Each reference must include a summary, analysis, and assessment. Do not include books, book reviews, dissertations, websites, blogs, etc.

You must follow current APA format for an annotated bibliography, including:

• A brief description and summary of the article;
• An evaluation of the source – is the information relevant to your research?
• A determination of how the article will be utilized in the literature review
• An assessment of the article according to the focus of the research and provide criticisms.

Answer the following questions:

• Who is the author and how are they qualified?
• How does the source fit in the topic chosen to research?
• Is the source helpful?
• Too broad or too narrow?
• How will this research fit into your research paper?

Outline

The student will also submit a detailed outline of at least 3 pages in current APA format. The outline of your paper will include three parts: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

I. Introduction

1. Topic Statement
2. Thesis that ties in to your Topic Statement
3. Preview of your main points

II. Body Section 1

A. This Section should identify what we know about the topic and what we do not know about it.

III. Body Section 2

1. The subsequent Body Sections should frame your argument for what needs to be done about your topic. This should be informed by your analysis of what we do and do not know in Section 1.
2. For each Body Section there should be a title instead of the words ‘Body Section 1’ that describes the Section. Under each title use the a. b. c. etc. format to give more detail on what supporting information you will use in that Section of your paper.

IV. Body Section 3

V. Body Section etc…

1. Use as many Body Sections as you need.

VI. Conclusion

1. Summarize your main points
2. Restate your thesis using different words than in the Introduction.
3. Your recommendations for the future of your topic