Transformational Leadership

The research paper should be written on a topic of interest to you which you have not yet had
the opportunity to explore. The paper should synthesize information gained through library
research, class, and your work experience. When you choose a topic for this paper, consider the
question, “What have I been curious about which I believe will assist me along my personal
and/or professional leadership pathway?” Topics might include, but are not limited to, the
following:

Transformational Leadership

The grading basis will include content, thoroughness and use of research (i.e., quality of
scholarly sources, citations, etc.), use of APA style, writing style and grammar, evidence of
learning including synthesis and analysis by the student, and logical construction of content and
argument. Approach the issue from a factual and theoretical perspective, including relevant
information that will inform the analysis of the current status of the issue/topic.
The paper should be 2000 to 2500 words excluding cover page and references. It should be
well-organized, typed, and double-spaced. Include a cover page and reference page. You are
strongly encouraged to write this paper in a style and of a quality suitable for publication in a
professional journal. Please identify a journal or trade publication which would be aligned to
your work.