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Even though you might not ever need to do a proposal for new books and software, the guidelines for a good proposal are the same no matter what type of proposal you need to write. The most important goal of a proposal is to get your project or suggestions approved. The goal of my proposal is to get new textbooks and software for my keyboarding classroom. The proposal that I will show you is an example of an internal proposal. This means that it is written for someone inside my organization.
How can I make sure my audience understands what I want them to know? #ou must put yourself in the shoes of your readers. Think about what they want to hear. Think about what they don$t want to hear. %et someone else to read your proposal before you submit it. &ake sure that his or her reaction is what you expected the reader$s reaction to be.
)se language that everyone can understand. )se short sentences that are clear and to the point. &ake sure that your ideas are not hidden between unnecessary words. &ake sure that the reader has all the important information needed for the final decision.
-. Your proposal should define the problem and state how you plan to solve the problem. #our proposal should assure your readers that you can solve the problem effectively. Everything in the proposal should revolve around the problem and an effective way to solve it. .. Do not assume that your readers will believe your solution is the best. The purpose of your proposal is to convince your readers that your solution is the best. #ou should not be over confident that they will approve of your solution. /o your best to look at the proposal and solution from the reader$s point of view. 0. Your proposal should be researched thoroughly. If possible, you should provide readers with examples and facts. These items usually make your proposal more meaningful and convincing. Try to keep your opinions out of the proposal. ,pinions are not facts, and most readers will not support them. The best advice is to research other articles and proposals on your topic. #ou can always include this information in your own proposal. 1. Your proposal should prove that your solution works. &ake sure that your solution is possible. #ou should include an analysis of your plan and possible results of your solution. Try a pre2test of your solution to see if it works. #ou may need to revise your solution before submitting your proposal. 3. Your proposal should be financially feasible. Think about the finances of the company or person to whom you are writing the proposal. &ake sure that they can afford the solution you are proposing. &ake sure to explain why your solution would be worth their time and money. 4. Your finished proposal should look attractive. The finished proposal should be as perfect as you can get it. This includes the overall appearance of the proposal and the content inside the proposal.
Section 1:
This section is the purpose of my proposal. &y purpose is stated clearly and upfront in the first sentence of this section. In this section, I also made the recommendation for a solution to solve the problem. This is also clearly stated. 8s you can see, I did not make the purpose section very long. I wanted my purpose to be clear and unmistakable. I used the rest of the proposal to explain the purpose and the solution to my problem in more detail.
Section 2:
In this section of my proposal, I began to define the problem better. I used this section for background information abotu the problem. I also used this section to explain why the problem exists and why it should be addressed.
Section 3:
This section describes my proposed solution to the problem. The solution is clearly stated in the first sentence of this section. &y solution is to order new textbooks and software9 however, I don$t just say that. I provided an exact textbook and publisher that I felt would be the best choice. I also provided names of two other schools that use this same textbook and software. This proves that I have done my research on keyboarding textbooks and software. I also used this section to describe the eact books and software and the benefits of using each one. The goal of this section is to get my superintendent to believe that my proposed solution will solve the problem and improve learning in my classroom.
Section 4:
This section lets my superitendent know the exact cost of purchasing the new books and software. I don$t try to hide it with words. I used a nice table to show the name and cost of all materials that I need.
Section 5:
The last section of my proposal is the conclusion. &y conclusion restates the problem and the solution for the last time. &y conclusion also includes last minute pointers about how the software and books will help the students at my school. &y conclusion ends the proposal on a positive, reinforcing note.