Assignment: Proposal
Choose one of the two options in the handout below.
Proposal Topic Choices
• Write an internal proposal in which you propose a plan to carry out a research or a project that you believe will benefit your organization. It can be a project that seeks solutions to certain problems, updates an old system, or creates a new way of performing existing duties. Address the proposal to your direct superior and persuade him/her to grant you permission and fund your research or project
• Locate and obtain a copy of an IFB or RFP from a government agency or private organization related to your major or area of interest. Write a proposal in response to the IFB or RFP in order to compete with other suppliers and win the contract.
Your proposal must include the following components:
• Summary: Provide an overview of your proposed program.
• Introduction: Identify the problem or opportunity. Explain the purpose of the proposal. Indicate the scale of the proposal. Explain the organization method implemented to carry out the program.
• Proposed Program: Provide clear details of the proposed program. Describe the products and/or services you will be offering. List the specific tasks you will be performing.
• Qualifications and Experiences: Describe your qualifications. Explain how they fulfill the requirements specified in the IFB or RFP. Present your experiences in the field.
• Budget: Specify the costs for the completion of the program.
• Appendixes (Optional): Provide any required information specified in the IFB or RFP
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.