Proposal Writing

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The document outlines the key components and structure of an effective project proposal, including internal and external types. It discusses drafting the proposal by demonstrating knowledge, providing concrete details, and researching competition. The format sections cover an introduction with background and solution, proposal body with concepts and experience, and a closing with key points and solutions. Guidelines recommend the proposal be accurate, complete, balanced, clear, logical, and properly documented. Formal proposals include prefactory parts like a title page and letter of transmittal, text parts for analysis and recommendations, and supplementary materials.

Business

Types of Project Proposal
Internal
External

Planning
Scope
Statement of Problem
Task to be accomplished
Output of Investigation
Review of assignment, schedules and resource

Drafting Proposal
Demonstrate your Knowledge
Provide Concrete Information
Research the competition
Prove that your Proposal is workable
Adapt a “ you” attitude
Package your Proposal attractively

RFP
Company Background
Project Description
Requirements
Decision Criteria
Proposal Requirement
Submission & Contact info

Format: Proposal Introduction
Background / Problem
Solution
Scope

Format: Proposal Body
Concept, Strength
Timings, Methods,Stages
Experience

Format: Proposal Closing
Key Point
Solution

Using Technology
Templates
Linked &Embedded Documents
Electronic form Multimedia Document
Electronic Document

Setting & Following Guidelines
Accurate
Complete
Balanced Clear & logical
Documented Properly

Components of a Formal Proposal
Prefatory Parts
Text Parts
Supplementary Parts

Title Page
Title of the Report
Name
Address of the person
Name & Title
Address of the group that
Authorized the Report
Name
Address of the Organization
who prepared the Report
Submitting Date

Prefatory
Parts
Copy
of RFP
Synopsis
List of
Illustration
& Content
Letter of
Transmittal
Specialized
Cover Letter

Introduction
Body
Close
Text Part Analysis
Conclusion
Recommendation
Benefits

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