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Assignment SUMMARY: This assignment asks you to use AI as a starting tool, not a shortcut, to explore leadership theories. First, you use AI to generate a short literature review connecting at least two leadership modelssuch as Transformational Leadership, Servant Leadership, Kouzes & Posners Leadership Model, or Adaptive Leadershipand relate them to your teams client, Dr. Gates, who leads the Leadership Studies Department and is exploring issues of employee and coworker burnout. Then, you fact-check everything yourselfby finding real scholarly sources, confirming they exist, and evaluating whether the AI was accurate using an audit table with quotes and page numbers. After that, you write your own independent analysis (no AI allowed) explaining how those leadership theories can help address burnout and support your teams consulting recommendations. Overall, the goal is to build research skills, critical thinking, and responsible AI use while applying leadership concepts to a real-world problem.

RUBRIC & ASSIGNMENT DETAILS BELOW

• Individual AI-Generated Literature Review, Source Verification Audit, & Original Application Analysis

  (Individual Submission 50 points)This assignment invites you to experiment responsibly with generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to curate a brief literature review that connects at least two leadership theories or models to the leadership challenge your team is consulting on. You will then independently verify the accuracy of the AI-generated content by locating and reviewing original scholarly sources. Finally, you will provide your own original analysis on how this knowledge can inform your teams intervention design for the client.This exercise supports research fluency, critical thinking, consulting credibility, and ethical AI literacy all essential skills for emerging leaders and leadership consultants.Important Guidelines:

  • You may use generative AI to help produce the literature review section only.
  • You may NOT use AI to write your application analysis or verification reflection.
  • You are responsible for verifying the credibility and existence of all cited sources.
  • You must locate and review at least one original scholarly source per leadership theory discussed.
  • Use AI as a tool not as a substitute for scholarly rigor or critical thinking.

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  Component 1: AI-Generated Literature Review (Approx. 300400 words) 10 points

  Use a generative AI tool to assist in producing a short literature review that synthesizes insights from at least two different leadership theories or models (e.g., Transformational, Servant, Kouzes & Posner, Adaptive Leadership, etc.).To maximize learning and breadth of analysis, team members are encouraged to use different leadership theories or models from one another.You may need to prompt the AI multiple times to produce accurate and useful content. You are responsible for verifying the credibility of all cited sources.

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  Component 2: AI Thread Submission (Copy/Paste) 5 points

  Include the entire AI conversation used to generate your literature review. This should show:

  • Your initial prompt
  • Any follow-up prompts or clarifications
  • The AIs full responses

  This transparency allows us to assess your prompting process and responsible use of AI tools.

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  Component 3: AI Source Verification & Accuracy Audit 10 points

  Because generative AI tools may fabricate, distort, oversimplify, or misattribute leadership scholarship, you are required to independently verify the accuracy of the AI-generated literature review.For each leadership theory included, you must:

  1. Locate and review at least one original foundational or peer-reviewed scholarly source (e.g., original books, seminal journal articles).
  2. Confirm that the cited works actually exist.
  3. Evaluate whether the AI accurately represented the theory.

  Submit an AI Accuracy Audit Table that includes:

  AI Claim or Summary Statement	Source AI Cited	Full Original Source (APA)	Accurate / Inaccurate / Misleading?	Evidence from Original Text (Direct Quote + Page #)

  You must include:

  • At least one verified original source per theory
  • At least one direct quotation with page number per theory
  • A clear judgment about AI accuracy

  Failure to verify sources or identify fabricated citations will result in significant point deductions.

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  Component 4: Self-Written Application Analysis (23 pages) 20 points

  Write an original, thoughtful analysis in your own voice that addresses:

  1. How the verified literature enhances your understanding of your client’s leadership challenge.
  2. How the theories/models reviewed can be applied to meet your clients needs.
  3. Any limitations or considerations in applying these frameworks in a real organizational context.
  4. How fact-checking the original sources influenced or deepened your understanding of the theory.

  You may NOT use AI for this portion of the assignment unless discussed with and approved by Dr. Aros.Your analysis should demonstrate critical thinking, applied leadership insight, and consulting-level reasoning.

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  References 5 points

  Include a properly formatted APA reference list that contains:

  • At least two original scholarly sources (one per theory minimum)
  • Any additional peer-reviewed sources used
  • No fabricated or unverifiable citations

RUBRIC

1? AI-Generated Literature Review (10 points)

You will be evaluated on:

• Clear synthesis of at least two leadership theories/models
• Accurate representation of core concepts
• Evidence of thoughtful prompting and refinement of AI output
• Coherent, academically framed writing

Strong work moves beyond summary and shows conceptual connection between theories.

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2? AI Thread Transparency (5 points)

You must submit your complete AI conversation, including:

• Initial prompt
• Follow-up prompts
• Full AI responses

Incomplete or edited threads will result in point deductions.

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3? AI Source Verification & Accuracy Audit (10 points)

You must independently verify the accuracy of the AI-generated content.

Strong submissions will:

• Locate at least one original scholarly source per theory
• Confirm that all cited sources actually exist
• Include direct quotations with page numbers from original texts
• Clearly evaluate whether AI representations were accurate, misleading, or incomplete
• Fully complete the AI Audit table

Failure to verify sources or inclusion of fabricated citations will significantly impact your grade.

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4? Self-Written Application Analysis (20 points)

AI may NOT be used for this section.

Your analysis should:

• Demonstrate strong understanding of the verified theories
• Apply leadership frameworks clearly and specifically to your clients challenge
• Show consulting-level reasoning (feasible, strategic, contextualized recommendations)
• Address limitations and real-world considerations
• Reflect on how fact-checking influenced your understanding

Strong submissions are thoughtful, applied, and professionally written.

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5? References & Scholarly Accuracy (5 points)

• Proper APA formatting
• Inclusion of original scholarly sources
• No fabricated or unverifiable citations

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