effective project proposal Key Understanding Understanding the guidelines in writing a project proposal is integral in coming up with an effective project proposal.
Key Question
What are the guidelines in writing an effective
project proposal? What Is a Project Proposal? PROJECT PROPOSALS ARE... Documents that are written for problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling; Used in order to convince the reader to do what the proposal suggests, like buying goods or services, funding a project, or implementing a program; A way of generating income for companies or seeking funding for projects;
Persuasive documents that need to do the following:
highlight reader benefits, prove the credibility of the party presenting the proposal in carrying out the project, and allow the reader to respond easily. Formatting the Project Proposal STANDARD PARTS OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL 1. Introduction It discusses the: • Rationale This identifies the problem to be addressed and shows the need to solve it. • Objectives These reveal what the project intends to achieve in terms of results. It also gives the reader an idea of the intended solution. • Benefits This shows the benefits that the reader or the target audience can gain from the proposal. 5 Formatting the Project Proposal STANDARD PARTS OF A PROJECT PROPOSAL 2. Project Description It discusses the: • Methodology This details the different activities the project will take on, including the manpower and resources to be utilized, and the expected output. • Schedule This discusses the task duration and expected start and end dates of each activity in the project. • Budget This presents an analysis of all the costs anticipated in the project. 6 Writing the Project Proposal GUIDELINES IN WRITING THE PROJECT PROPOSAL Gather concrete data from primary and secondary sources to become credible to back up its claim.
Apply the strategies that you learned in
writing a research paper in the previous lessons. To organize your data clearly, use the parts of the proposal to guide you in your organization, or use an outline to structure your discussion more effectively. 7