• Identify the purpose of a proposal
• Identify different types of proposals
• Identify and perform the steps in the proposal writing process
• Perform a needs analysis and write a goal statement
• Prepare a proposal outline
• Improve their writing skills with a variety of techniques
• Use appropriate resources and ghosting to build a strong case
• Add illustrations to their proposal
• Proofread and edit their proposal
• Add the finishing touches to create a professional-looking final product

Proposal Writing – Module 1
Getting Started

• Introduction to the Workshop
• Workshop Objectives
• Pre-Assignment Review

Proposal Writing – Module 2
Understanding Proposals

• What is a Proposal?
• The Proposal Writing Process
• Types of Proposals
• About Requests for Proposals

Proposal Writing – Module 3
Beginning the Proposal Writing Process

• Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Goal Statement

Proposal Writing – Module 4
Preparing An Outline

• A General Format
• Special Sections
• Creating a Framework
• Getting Down to Details

Proposal Writing – Module 5
Finding Facts

• Identifying Resources
• Using the Internet as a Resource
• Organizing Your Information

Proposal Writing – Module 6
Writing Skills (I)

• Spelling and Grammar
• Working with Words
• Constructing Sentences
• Persuasive Writing
• Mastering Voice

Proposal Writing – Module 7
Writing Skills (II)

• Creating Paragraphs
• Creating Strong Transitions
• Building to Conclusions

Proposal Writing – Module 8
Writing the Proposal

• Educating the Evaluator
• Ghosting the Competition
• Using Illustrations

Proposal Writing – Module 9
Checking for Readability

• Checking for Clarity
• Reading for Your Audience
• Using the Readability Index

Proposal Writing – Module 10
Proofreading and Editing

• Proofreading like a PRO
• Editing Techniques
• Checking the Facts
• The Power of Peer Review

Proposal Writing – Module 11
Adding the Final Touches

• Our Top Typesetting Tips
• Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
• Creating the Final Package

Proposal Writing – Module 12
Wrapping it up

• Words from the Wise

• Increased confidence when entering your work area
• To be equipped to answer questions and overcome objections and close sales

• You want to write proposals with the essential elements needed
• You want to write to bring forth the purpose of the proposal, such as to sell something, or to initiate investment, and the like

• Writing professionally designed proposals
• Writing proposals that makes strong selling propositions

Participants: 10 – 15
Duration: 2 days
Course Fee: Level 10* , per person
Includes: Manual, Certificate of Completion

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