Include the following elements. Label them ( ″Abstract,″ ″Introduction,″ etc. Do not label title page) and start each new section on a new page: Title page (feel free to be creative here with design. You want something attractive to draw in potential readers) Title of proposal Name of organization, writer, writers, submitting proposal (You can be ANY level of government you want, from Solano ASSC to US Federal) Date on which the proposal is submitted Table of Contents Provide complete, clear listing of contents with page numbers. Do not include title page List of illustrations, charts, etc. Abstract (or summary) No more than 1 page – 3 paragraphs, one for each bullet function, single spaced. Submit (copy and paste) a ″sample″/rough draft abstract as a progress check on the project, then include in final paper as well. Needs to be an abstract not an intro: A summary, condensed statement of what your proposal will cover: Clear statement of your proposal in BOLD font. Needs specific wording: ″I propose that…″ or ″This is a proposal to…″ Clear overview of what your paper will cover in order to support the proposal: ″In order to support the proposal, this paper will examine…1., 2., 3….″ Clear statement of expected outcome if proposal goes into effect. ″If this proposal is enacted the following outcomes are expected…″ Make it easier on yourself (and me to grade) by just using my exact wording. A,B,C, should be their own paragraph even if short. Introduction (Purpose and Problem) 1 page minimum. Double spaced. Purpose – tell your readers the reason for your proposal (explain why you are writing and what you hope to achieve); Highlight the importance of your proposal. Include data or anecdote to grab attention of reader. Clearly state the problem (and reveal your knowledge of the situation). Note: Spend more time explaining the problem than on stating the proposal’s purpose. Discussion (the body of the proposal) 5 pages of text minimum suggested (a full-page chart does not count as a page). Sell your idea, service, or suggested solution. What will make the reader support or vote for the proposal? Provide any or all of the following components as needed for you specific topic. Examples of what you might include in your discussion, but you may choose what issues and organization you feel is appropriate (#1 mandatory): Analysis of problem – studies, strategies, techniques. A ″literature review″ similar to our other assignment. Details of proposal – How does it work? What would it do? Analysis of political climate regarding issue -what are chances it could be done? Barriers? Literature review – review some of the main authors/work that has defined your proposal area in the academic literature. (Prof Bundenthal really likes this idea. If you do it, put it first after your intro.) Who needs to be involved and at what point Options for solutions, particularly your recommended proposal Chains of command (organizational charts) Plan of action with different phases Schedules for implementation Budget, Etc.
