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Read “Case 13.1 Bluebird Care” in Ch. 13 (p. 477) of Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Respond in detail to the following case study questions:
- Using the roles identified in Chaleff’s follower typology (Figure 13.4), what roles do Terry, Belinda, Caleb, and James play at the agency?
- Using the “reversing the lens” framework (Figure 13.6), explain how Caleb and James’s characteristics contribute to the followership outcomes at Bluebird Care.
- Terry and Robin have a unique relationship in that they both engage in leading and following. How do you think each of them views leadership and followership? Discuss.
- If you were an organizational consultant, what would you suggest to Robin that could strengthen Bluebird Care? If you were a followership coach, how would you advise Robin?
Note: A well-structured scholarly paragraph contains 3–5 sentences. Please refer to the MEAL Plan as a guide. Avoid the use of first-person language. You will be writing this analysis from a third-person perspective.
Incorporate feedback from previous weeks.
Include APA-formatted in-text citations and references.
Format your analysis according to current APA guidelines. Refer to the Sample Paper for APA 7th Edition to ensure the assignment meets APA standards.
Note: Remember to proofread your document, including grammar, punctuation, citations, and formatting.
Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document.
Doctoral-level writing is referred to as scholarly writing or academic writing. It demonstrates a high level of rigor and has a specific structure. The objective of academic writing is to provide clear, concise insights and to support them with evidence.
Planning Your Paragraphs With the “MEAL Plan”
Presenting information to your reader in a clear and concise manner requires writing organized and effective paragraphs. Paragraphing is a core skill in building paraphrase that convey mastery of your academic writing abilities. Think of a paragraph as a complete MEAL that includes a Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, and a Link. Understanding the MEAL Plan will provide you with an effective strategy to ensure each paragraph contains a main idea, evidence to support the idea, analysis of evidence, and a link of the information to what already exists and to the next topic in the discussion.
M – The Main Idea
Every paragraph should have one main idea. If you find that your paragraphs have more than one main idea, separate your paragraphs so that each has only one main point. The idea behind a paragraph is to introduce an idea and expand on it. If you veer off into a new topic, begin a new paragraph.
E – Evidence (or Examples)
Your main idea needs support, either in the form of evidence that buttresses your argument or examples that explain your idea. If you don’t have any evidence or examples to support your main idea, your idea may not be strong enough to warrant a complete paragraph. In this case, re-evaluate your idea and see whether you need even to keep it in the paper.
A – Analysis
Analysis is the heart of academic writing. While your readers want to see evidence or examples of your idea, the real “meat” of your idea is your interpretation of your evidence or examples: how you break them apart, compare them to other ideas, use them to build a persuasive case, demonstrate their strengths or weaknesses, and so on. Analysis is especially important if your evidence (E) is a quote from another author. Always follow a quote with your analysis of the quote, demonstrating how that quote helps you to make your case. If you let a quote stand on its own, then the author of that quote will have a stronger voice in your paragraph (and maybe even your paper) than you will.
L – Link Back to the Larger Claim
Linking one idea to another helps your reader to see how your paragraphs fit together. When you end a paragraph, try to connect that idea to something else in your paper, such as your thesis or argument, the previous paragraph or main idea, or the following paragraph. Creating links will help your reader understand the logic and organization of your paper, as well as the logic and organization of your argument or main points.Reference
Duke University Writing Studio (n.d.). Paragraphing: The MEAL plan. Retrieved April 6, 2021, from https://twp.duke.edu/sites/twp.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/meal-plan.original.pdf. Adapted with written permission