Proposal Writing

Introduction:

• Course Objectives

Module 1:

• Understanding Proposals

• What is a Proposal?

• The Proposal Writing Process

• Types of Proposals

• About Requests for Proposals

• Knowledge Check

Module 2:

• Beginning the Proposal Writing Process

• Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience

• Performing a Needs Analysis

• Writing the Goal Statement

• Knowledge Check

Module 3:

• Preparing An Outline

• A General Format

• Special Sections

• Creating a Framework

• Getting Down to Details

• Knowledge Check

Module 4:

• Finding Facts

• Identifying Resources

• Using the Internet as a Resource

• Organizing Your Information

• Knowledge Check

Module 5:

• Writing Skills (I)

• Spelling and Grammar

• Working With Words

• Constructing Sentences

• Persuasive Writing

• Mastering Voice

• Knowledge Check

Module 6:

• Writing Skills (II)

• Creating Paragraphs

• Creating Strong Transitions

• Building to Conclusions

• Knowledge Check

Module 7:

• Writing the Proposal

• Educating the Evaluator

• Ghosting the Competition

• Using Illustrations

• Knowledge Check

Module 8:

• Checking for Readability

• Checking for Clarity

• Reading for Your Audience

• Using the Readability Index

• Knowledge Check

Module 9:

• Proofreading and Editing

• Proofreading Like a Pro

• Editing Techniques

• Checking the Facts

• The Power of Peer Review

• Knowledge Check

Module 10:

• Adding the Final Touches

• Our Top Typesetting Tips

• Achieving a Professional Look and Feel

• Creating the Final Package

• Knowledge Check