Assignment Instructions: Video Transcript Attached is a thesis paper completed b

Assignment Instructions: Video Transcript Attached is a thesis paper completed by a former student to assist you in completing your paper. Sample Completed Thesis Paper.pdf You may use the paper to better understand the format and processes involved in completing various components of your paper. TOPIC/THESIS AND OUTLINE RUBRIC Description: During Week 2, each student submit a Topic/Thesis Proposal and Draft Outline. The instructor will Approve, Reject or Conditionally Approve pending further information. This exercise will be worth 10% and is necessary for the student to continue onto the paper development phase of the course. Submission Instructions: Submit your completed paper in Word.docx format. Grading Rubric Major Areas to Review Points Available Points Awarded Comments Name of Selected Topic Sources to Consider: Purdue Online Writing Lab Searching for Literature Reviews: Before You Write, You Have to Find 20 20 Clearly define the Thesis Statement Source to Consider: Thesis Generator Included background information related to current research and literature review. Provided the intended reason for research (this is not a literature review–just a brief overview). 20 20 Provide a Table of Contents as outlined in Appendix 9: Sample of a Table of Contents of the Capstone Manual and further guided in the Lessons area for Week Two. 20 20 Provide at least ten scholarly articles to support selected topic in the reference area. Sources to Consider: What is a Scholarly Article.pdf 20 20 Writing Format: Sources to Consider: Writing Help: http://apus.campusguides.com/writing/thesiscapstone Purdue Online Writing Lab: VIDEO: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting – The Basics by OWLPurdue: VIDEO: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting: Reference List Basics by OWLPurdue: VIDEO: APA Reference Lists: A More Detailed Explanation by OWLPurdue: Writing Commons: http://writingcommons.org/open-text/writing-processes/format/apa-format Thesis Generator APA and MLA Citation Game Home Pag APA Checklist.doc APA Quick Reference List.doc APUS APA Style Guide.pd APUS Student APA Sixth Edition.pptx 10 10 Grammatical, spelling or punctuation—the writing is grammatically correct, clear and concise. The response is well formulated and easy to read and understand. Correct terminology was used when needed. 10 10 Total 100 100 Additional Supporting Materials: End of Program Assessment Manual for Graduate studies (Capstone Manual.pdf) Instructions+Accessing+the+APUS+Online+Library.docx Reference+for+Writing+Topic+Proposal-1.doc The coordinating process requires consistent communication with you to ensure adequate feedback on draft paper on project. You are encouraged ask other faculty, professionals and leaders in your field of study to read and provide feedback on draft sections of your thesis or creative project where these faculty members and professionals may have special expertise. For example, the student’s graduate research methods instructor may be asked for feedback on the research paper’s research design. This week’s discussion participation supports the following course objective: CO-1: Analyze the knowledge, skills, attitude, and learning from the core courses