Homework: Outline for Proposal
The two most important issues in any proposal, therefore, are audience and purpose. You should identify the audience need first: who is going to read and evaluate the proposal? What are their assumptions and expectations? If you are writing in response to an RFP, it is easier to identify their goals and expectations by reading the RFP carefully. Next, consider what do you want to achieve with this proposal? What is the best way to achieve it?
Proposals also fall into two broad categories in terms of their nature: business (or sales) proposals and charity proposals. Smart use of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), appropriate design, and precise language are a must in any good proposal. Businesses and organizations need to write and update their plans as they allocate and/or prioritize resources for various activities to meet their goals.
o Major Components of a Proposal:
o Cover Page
o Executive Summary
o Purpose (why you are writing the proposal)
o Current Situation/Problem
o Specific Objectives
o Solutions and Deliverables overview (describing the items and services that will be provided)
o Timeline
o Budget
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.