The Grading Standards

Write a first draft of your research paper. The first draft should be 3,000-3,750 words (approximately 12-15 pages if the template is used correctly), not including the required bibliography and cover page. Be sure to include the following:Affirm your thesis on the approved topic you have selected.Identify key facts (dates, individuals, places) associated with the war/revolution and their significance.Explain the political, economic, or military history relevant to the war/revolution and thesis.Compare and contrast patterns of historical events and themes, including causes, effects, and comparisons.Demonstrate use of relevant and appropriate research, reflecting ethical standards in the discipline of history, to validate ideas and support claims.Cite and reference 15-20 sources to support your thesis. Use only sources found in the GCU Library, those provided in Topic Materials, or recommended by the instructor.The grading standards will be as rigorous as those set for the final research paper. Be careful to proofread and edit the first draft to the quality of a final draft.The instructor will provide feedback, but continue to edit for clarity, coherence, argument, and historical interpretation throughout the duration of the topic.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful compleAfter continued research, construct a working outline for the research paper. The outline should cover the topics and supporting details of your research paper. The research paper must affirm the approved topic and thesis you have selected.I also added my thesis statement.Also need an outline on 2/8/2020The outline must be a minimum of 500 words (approximately two pages if the template is used properly). It should include the following requirements:Refined and updated thesisLimitations and scope of the project definedDistinct topics supported by at least two relevant subtopicsEffective and clear organization of the main points and subtopics, clearly relevant to the thesis and grouped topicsAn appropriate amount of detail to demonstrate feasibility of the thesis and organization of supporting evidenceProper writing conventions and APA formattingCreate an annotated bibliography with a minimum of 15 sources. Each annotation should be between 150-200 words in well-written academic English. In the bibliography: