Exam 14: Proposals

A letter ormemo of transmittal is the document a writer prepares to offer an alternative solution.

Because proposals are persuasive documents, they are always long.

When does a formal proposal need a glossary?

For the busy decision maker, proposals sometimes begin with a summary, which highlights the most important information presented.

The introduction of a formal proposal sets the framework of ideas. What does the body of the proposal do?

When a writer has relevant (but not essential) material for a proposal, where should he or she include that material?

Match each definition with the correct term. a.seeks funding for a specified project b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants c.is written in response to a request by the audience d.persuades an audience to take a particular action e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found -grant proposal

All proposals involve a great deal of technical research and experimentation, which only professionals can do.

When does a writer prepare an executive summary for a formal proposal?

When does a writer include a Works Cited in a formal proposal?

Prewriting is particularly important in writing a formal proposal.

Match each definition with the correct term. a.seeks funding for a specified project b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants c.is written in response to a request by the audience d.persuades an audience to take a particular action e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found -planning proposal

Match each definition with the correct term. a.seeks funding for a specified project b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants c.is written in response to a request by the audience d.persuades an audience to take a particular action e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found -RFP

A routing list may be included as part of the title page for an internal formal proposal.

Proposals-whether formal or informal-explain a problem or need and offer a solution.

Match each definition with the correct term. a.seeks funding for a specified project b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants c.is written in response to a request by the audience d.persuades an audience to take a particular action e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found -solicited proposal

Although formal and informal proposals are similar, what are three ways that formal proposals differ from informal proposals?

What is included in the prefatory material of formal proposals?

How do internal and external proposals differ?

Match each definition with the correct term. a.seeks funding for a specified project b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants c.is written in response to a request by the audience d.persuades an audience to take a particular action e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found -unsolicited proposal