A good proposal doesn't just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It does so in such a way that the reader feels it is the only logical choice. Your participants will explore the proposal writing process including the most common types of proposals.

The Proposal Writing workshop will take participants through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why they are writing a proposal; to gathering information; to writing and proofreading; through to creating the final, professional product.

Course Outline

MODULE 1
Understanding Proposals
What is a Proposal?
The Proposal Writing Process
Types of Proposals
About Requests for Proposals
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Beginning the Proposal Writing Process
Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Goal Statement
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Preparing An Outline
A General Format
Special Sections
Creating a Framework
Getting Down to Details
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Finding Facts
Identifying Resources
Using the Internet as a Resource
Organizing Your Information
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Writing Skills (I)
Spelling and Grammar
Working with Words
Constructing Sentences
Persuasive Writing
Mastering Voice
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Writing Skills (II)
Creating Paragraphs
Creating Strong Transitions
Building to Conclusions
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Writing the Proposal
Educating the Evaluator
Ghosting the Competition
Using Illustrations
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Checking for Readability
Checking for Clarity
Reading for Your Audience
Using the Readability Index
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Proofreading and Editing
Proofreading Like a Pro
Editing Techniques
Checking the Facts
The Power of Peer Review
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Adding the Final Touches
Our Top Typesetting Tips
Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
Creating the Final Package
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post-Test