The Specifics
Proposals are what type of document?
persuasive
Approximately how many pages is an informal proposal?
1-8 pages
Which type of audience is a formal proposal written to?
external audience
part of the proposal that is responsible for “wrapping” up the important information and calling for a response or action from the reader
conclusion
proposal that seeks money for a specified project
grant
Which type of audience is an informal proposal written to?
internal audience
part of the proposal that includes footnotes, parenthetical notes, and definitions to terms
glossary
part of the proposal that displays sources used in the research stage of a formal proposal
works cited
proposal that attempts to sell a product
sales
What determines the best format for a proposal?
the needs of the audience
the main section of the proposal, includes facts and evidence
body
a part of the proposal that displays a condensed version of the proposal
summary (abstract)
proposal that asks for approval to begin a study or investigation
research
Name 2 goals of a proposal?
sell an idea
sell a product/service
detail a new idea or concept
Name the additional sections included on a formal proposal that is NOT provided on an informal proposal?
appendix, works cited, letter of transmittal, memo of transmittal
part of the proposal that presents the problem, solution, and background information
introduction
part of the proposal that provides a list of of topics discussed throughout the proposal and the page numbers to find the corresponding information
table of contents
proposal that attempts to get its’ audience to take action
planning
What action can the reader of a proposal take?
accept/reject
List 2 of the 8 problem-solving strategies that help you focus on the problem.
determine whether you have a problem
If you do, define the problem and your purpose.
conduct preliminary research
determine the scope and limitations of your study
identify the factors or subparts of the problem
brainstorm possible solutions
What is the purpose of the prewriting phase of a formal proposal?
allows the writer to organize data and determine the objectives