The document outlines a guide on how to write an effective proposal, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience and clearly defining the issue and solution. Key stages include planning the proposal, crafting a strong introduction, detailing the problem and solutions, and providing a schedule and budget. It also highlights the need for thorough editing and proofreading to ensure clarity and professionalism.

1. How to Write a
Proposal
Jemica M.
Colasito

5. Part One:
Planning Your
Proposal

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