How to Write a Project Proposal. Secondary Students
- 1. How to Write a Proposal Jemica M. Colasito
- 6. Define your audience You need to make sure that you think about your audience and what they might already know or not know about your topic before you begin writing.
- 7. Define your issue By setting your issue properly, you start convincing the reader that you are the right person to take care of it.
- 8. Define your solution Your proposal needs to define a problem and offer a solution that will convince uninterested, skeptical readers to support it.
- 9. Keep elements of style in mind Convincing proposals can use emotional appeals, but should always rely on facts as the bedrock of the argument.
- 10. Make an outline Your outline should consist of your problem, your solution, how you'll solve it, why your solution is best, and a conclusion.
- 11. Part Two: Writing Your Own Proposal
- 12. Start with a firm introduction Ideally, you want your readers enraptured from point one. Make your proposal as purposeful and useful as possible
- 13. State the problem Emphasize why your problem needs to be solved and needs to be solved now.
- 14. Propose solutions The solutions section is where you get into how you will address the problem, why you will do it in this way, and what the outcomes will be.
- 15. Include a schedule and budget Your proposal represents an investment. In order to convince your readers that you're a good investment, provide as much detailed, concrete information about your timeline and budget as possible.
- 16. Wrap up with a conclusion Summarize the benefits of your proposal and drive home that the benefits outweigh the costs.
- 17. Edit your work Revise as necessary to make it clear and concise, ask others to critique and edit it, and make sure the presentation is attractive and engaging as well as well organized and helpful.
- 18. Proofread your work Proofreading makes sure that your content is free of mistakes. Go over your proposal carefully to catch any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors