ProposalsTechnical Writing

ProposalsO different guises O document written by a person,

business, or agency who wishes to perform a job or solve a problem for another person, business, or agency O receive funding or money for the proposed

task

O all suggest performing or make a request to perform a particular task or project

Differences from other technical writing

O deal with the future and with things and conditions that do not exist

O must be very convincingO convince the reader that there is a situation

or problem andO the proposal writer is the best person to

solve the problem or repair the situation

Checklist: questions to answer

O What do I propose to do? O Can I do it? O How do I propose to do it? O Is this possible or feasible? O What evidence can I introduce to demonstrate that what

I propose to do will actually get the desired results? O What evidence can I use to convince my reader that my

way is the best way to obtain the desired results? O How can I show my ability to do what I propose to do? O How much will it cost me to do the task? O How much shall I charge to perform the task? O What evidence must I show to convince the reader that

this cost is acceptable? O Is my time schedule appropriate?

Structure and Components

O IntroductionOBodyOProblems and SolutionsOConclusionOWorks Cited

Title PageOProposal for [subject]

OPrepared for: [name of audience]OPrepared by: [your name]

ODate: [the date]

Introduction

OProblemO identify the problem/issue

OSolutionOexplain proposed solution and

why it is needed

OObjectivesOwhy you are writing this proposal

DiscussionO Methods

O a detailed explanation of how this will be accomplishedO Scheduling

O include specific dates and a graphic/chartO Material and Equipment Needed

O insert appropriate informationO Transportation

O if neededO Budget

O include specific amounts and a graphic/chartO Justification of Budget

O clearly and persuasively explain the reasoning for any expenses your audience may question

Problems and Solutions

OPotential Problems and ChallengesO identify and explain potential problems

and challenges

OPossible SolutionsO offer possible solutions and explain

them

Conclusion

OSummaryOrevisit your main points

ORequest for ActionOask your reader to allow the

action to happen

Works Cited

OList any sources used alphabetically using MLA format.

O Indent 2nd+ lines if entry is more than one line.

OMust be double spaced.

Proposal AssignmentO It is the end of your senior year. You are excited to start the next chapter in

your life and have been dreaming about moving to a new city in a new state. However, in order to convince your parents you are ready for such a big step, you must create a proposal which outlines your plans.

O Since you will be supporting yourself financially in every way, you’ll have to carefully consider many of your options and plans in order to develop a proposal that is logical and thorough enough to convince your parents.

O You may choose to live anywhere you want. Dream BIG!O You are financially independent, which means you are paying your bills. The

only thing that can be paid for from an outside source is school. Otherwise, even if this isn’t your reality, for this project you will be considered financially independent.

O All facts and figures must be calculated and researched. You can look on the internet, talk to people (parents/ friends) who might pay for some of these items. You don’t NEED all these items: choose ones that pertain to your life and your circumstances.