1. Composition I: ENG 160 / Business FIG
Essay #3
Formal Business Proposal
(Linked to Essay #4 Project--Commercial)*
Length: Word count will vary, but your formal proposal should contain all the parts listed on pp.
37-45 in our textbook and be very similar in length. These parts of a formal proposal include:
Cover/Title Page
Letter/Memo of Transmittal
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations (optional; but you should include some illustrations)
Executive Summary
Introduction
Discussion Sections
Conclusion
Appendices (optional)
In-text citations and a works cited page indicating where you have found outside sources
such as statistics, graphs, etc.
Place your formal proposal in a binder. Save all pages in ONE FILE and upload to
Blackboard where indicated.
Directions: Apply for a Start-up Grant for a Small Business in a Specific Town/Neighborhood
Assume that a town has announced that they have $150,000 available to start a new business in __________
(choose a location carefully). Make the case that your service or product is needed in the region. Apply for the
grant.
The Town of New Paltz
Your neighborhood or small town (narrow down beyond categories such as “New York City” or
“Long Island”
* Essay #4 Project will be a commercial to advertise your product, service, or proposed change.
Note: Be sureto address your proposal to a specific (real) person or group. Do some research
about to whom you would address the proposal and include name(s) and an actual address.