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SCORE (5) (4) (3) (2) (1-0)

ARGUMENT Argument pertains Argument pertains Argument pertains Argument is Relationship
to relationship to relationship to relationship presented, but it between action
between action between action between action does not pertain to theory in
theory in theory in theory in relationship entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship entrepreneurship entrepreneurship between action and new venture
and new venture and new venture and new venture theory in creation and
creation and creation and creation and entrepreneurship leadership is
leadership is leadership is leadership but is and new venture discussed, but no
clearly stated and defensible, but it is not defensible creation and argument is
defensible. (5) not clearly stated. using the evidence leadership (2) presented. (1-0)
(4) available. (3)
INTERPRETATIO New Venture New Venture New Venture New Venture New Venture
N AND USE OF experiences are experiences are experiences are experiences are experiences are
DATA examined examined examined, but not discussed, but not mentioned, but in
thoughtfully and thoughtfully and in a way that in a way that a perfunctory way.
critically to identify critically to identify reflects reflects (1-0)
the significance of significance of understanding of understanding of
entrepreneurship entrepreneurship entrepreneurship entrepreneurship
and leadership and and leadership, but and leadership. and leadership. No
support the main relation to the Relation to the effort is made to
argument. (5) main argument main argument relate experiences
may not be clear. also may not be back to the main
(4) clear. (3) argument. (2)
APPLICATION OF Demonstrates solid Uses course Uses course Course readings Course readings
COURSE understanding of readings to define readings to place are used, but are only
READINGS AND the major themes entrepreneurial the argument paper does not mentioned, with no
MATERIALS
of the course, psychology within a broader place the argument clear
using course concepts and place framework, but within a broader understanding of
readings to the argument entrepreneurial framework or the relationship
accurately define within a broader psychology define between the paper
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entrepreneurial framework but concepts are entrepreneurial and course

psychology does not always poorly defined or psychology themes. (1-0)
concepts and to demonstrate solid not defined at all. concepts. (2)
place the argument understanding of The data is not all
within a broader the major themes. accurately
discussion of the (4) interpreted. (3)
relationship
between
entrepreneurship
and new venture
creation. (5)
ORGANIZATION Clear organization Clear organization Organization Organization Effort to cite is
WRITING AND and natural “flow” (introduction, unclear or the unclear and the made, but the
MECHANICS (with an transition paper is marred by paper is marred by scholarly ideas are
introduction, sentences to significant significant not cited correctly.
transition connect major grammar or grammar and (Automatic “F” if
sentences to ideas, and spelling errors (but spelling errors. ideas are not cited
connect major conclusion), but not both). Scholarly Scholarly ideas are at all.) (1-0)
ideas, and writing might not ideas are cited cited correctly
conclusion) with always be fluid, correctly using the using the MLA 8
few or no grammar and might contain MLA 8 style guide. style guide. (2)
or spelling errors. some grammar or (3)
Scholarly ideas are spelling errors.
cited correctly Scholarly ideas are
using the MLA 8 cited correctly
style guide. (5) using the MLA 8
style guide. (4)
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The research paper will assess the student’s ability to write a formal paper on New
Ventures and Leadership and Action theory in Entrepreneurship. You will be
provided with a suggested outline and a marking rubric at the beginning of the term.
Read these documents carefully before asking questions about the assignment.
Overall, the research paper should be no more than 10 pages (excluding title page,
references, and appendices). Formatting guidelines are provided in the outline and
rubric.

INTRODUCTION

 New Ventures and Leadership

 Action Theory in Entrepreneurship (Is action theory in entrepreneurship apt in
explaining the relationship between new ventures and leadership? Or are there
other theories that can be included or even explain it better? You can decide to
focus on Action Theory in Entrepreneurship alone indicating that it is one of the
best theories to explain the phenomena and why.
 What is your position? Is action theory in entrepreneurship the only theory that
explains the relationship between new ventures and leadership.
 What is entrepreneurship? What is the relationship between new ventures and
leadership. What is action theory (elements of action theory) does it provide a
comprehensive explanation of the relationship between new ventures and
leadership?
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BODY
PARAGRAPH ONE & TWO & THREE: NEW VENTURE AND LEADERSHIP DEFINITIONS AND CURRENT THEMES.
PARAGRAPH FOUR AND FIVE: NEW VENTURE AND LEADERSHIP EXAMPLES
PARAGRAPH SIX, SEVEN, & EIGHT: WHAT IS ACTION THEORY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ELEMENTS OF ACTION
THEORY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP) HOW ACTION THEORY EXPLAINS THE EXAMPLES PROVIDED IN PARA 4,5 AND 6.
HOW ACTION THEORY EXPLAINS THE CURRENT THEMES IN THE LITERATURE.
PARAGRAPH NINE TEN ELEVEN: ANY OTHER THEORY THAT CAN EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEW
VENTURE AND LEADERSHIP. WHY IS THIS THEORY IMPORTANT? OR DID THIS OTHER THEORY FAIL TO EFFECTIVELY
EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO FACTORS.
PARAGRAPH TWELVE THIRTEEN: KEY THEMES EXPLORED, KEY ARGUMENTS PROPOSED, STATE POSITION AGAIN:
YOU ARE STARTING TO CONCLUDE IN THESE PARAGRAPHS. YOU ARE SHARING YOUR FINDINGS YOUR POSITION
AND RESTATING YOUR ARGUMENT THROUGH THE THEMES IN YOUR RESEARCH PAPER.

PARAGRAPH FOURTEEN AND FIFTEEN: CONCLUDE, SAY WHAT YOU HAVE SAID, RESTATE YOUR POSITION AND
CLOSE.