aspects of successful proposals
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Aspects of Successful Proposals
The parts Text & design transition from problem ID Causal analysis Detailed description of logistics Feasibility demonstration, with precedent Obstacle concession & removal Desirability pitch
Transition between identifying the problem and proposing a solution Let Teenagers Try Adulthood Secondary education must be rethought.
Ticket to the Top We propose a more electronic system for handling
tickets at RPI.
Fire and Rescue A similar system [consolidation of services], if
employed in Rensselaer County, could revolutionize the way in which Emergency Services are provided.
Causal analysis orHow can you solve the problem if you don’t know the causes?
Causal analysis
Viable solutions must
Take into account causes (in ID section) if they are to be seen as realistic and feasible.
Establish consequences (of status quo) and sell the benefits (of changing) if they are to be
considered
affordable and desirable.
Consider the Case of the Tazmanian Devil
Detailed description of logisticsLet Teenagers Try Adulthood
No junior high/middle school High school from 7th to 10th grade only 16 yr olds enter work, service, college, apprenticeship
Ticket to the Top The database
The tools (bar code scanners) Estimated costs Ticketmaster
Fire and Rescue Combine small departments Create a unified system to standardize equipment, staff, care
Feasibility demonstration, with precedent
Link solutions to identified causes Describe precedents (See “Fire and Rescue”
for best example) Compare focus problem with precedents Admit contrastsand explain applicabaility
nevertheless
Obstacle concessionFrom “Fire and Rescue” “It’s a good idea on paper, however, the question is
how is this going to translate to real life. I don’t oppose the idea, I think it would be extremely beneficial to the citizens but it will be heavily opposed by current volunteers” (Mason). Why?
LoyaltyTerritorialityFear of losing positions
Obstacle removal
One of the biggest obstacles that might be faced is the current volunteer firefighter. The solution to this obstacle is simple: involve and employ the current volunteers within the new fire and EMS system. A similar idea was utilized when establishing Eastside Fire and Rescue. By employing these individuals as administrators, firefighters (either paid full staffing, or paid per call), or just allowing them to continue to volunteer on secondary apparatus we’d be allowing them to continue their passion of helping others.
Concession Many would argue that this would actually increase
response times
Removal … however, by staffing the fire stations and not
relying solely on volunteers responding from their residence, response times will actually drop, while professionalism and quality of service will increase. (Campbell)
Desirability pitch: what is
Existing and/or other proposed solutions are undesirable or less desirable because
Logistics are not feasible (now or later) Causes have been misconstrued Consequences will be undesirable (dangerous,
shameful, illegal, costly, deadly, really really really really bad)
Desirability pitch: what will be
The proposed solution is desirable because
it’s feasible (restate what’s been shown) it addresses actual causes (link solution to causal
analysis) the consequences are beneficial
DescriptionNarration ImagesRhetoric
We will really like it