Proposal Writing

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: Understanding Proposals
What is a Proposal?
The Proposal Writing Process
Types of Proposals
About Requests for Proposals
 
Module Three: Beginning the Proposal Writing Process
Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Goal Statement
 
Module Four: Preparing an Outline
A General Format
Special Sections
Creating a Framework
Getting Down to Details
 
Module Five: Finding Facts
Identifying Resources
Using the Internet as a Resource
Organizing Your Information
 
Module Six: Writing Skills (I)
Spelling and Grammar
Working with Words
Constructing Sentences
Persuasive Writing
Mastering Voice
 
Module Seven: Writing Skills (II)
Creating Paragraphs
Creating Strong Transitions
Building to Conclusions
 
Module Eight: Writing the Proposal
Educating the Evaluator
Ghosting the Competition
Using Illustrations
 
Module Nine: Checking for Readability
Checking for Clarity
Reading for Your Audience
Using the Readability Index
 
Module Ten: Proofreading and Editing
Proofreading Like a Pro
Editing Techniques
Checking the Facts
The Power of Peer Review
 
Module Eleven: Adding the Final Touches
Our Top Typesetting Tips
Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
Creating the Final Package
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned