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Technical CommunicationA Practical Approach
Chapter 12: Proposals and White Papers
William Sanborn Pfeiffer
Kaye Adkins
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Proposals and White Papers
Proposals Unsolicited Proposals Solicited Proposals Grant Proposals White Papers
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Proposals
Guidelines for Proposals M-Global Proposals
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Guidelines for Proposals
Plan Well Before You Write Make Text Visually Appealing Edit Carefully
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M-Global Proposals
In-House Proposals Sales Proposals Grant Proposals
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ABC Format for Unsolicited Proposals
Abstract Purpose of the Proposal Needs that exist in the current situation How the needs will be met Main advantage of your solution Overview of proposal sections to follow
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ABC Format for Unsolicited Proposals
Body Description of problem or project and its
significance Proposed solution or approach Personnel Schedule Costs
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ABC Format for Unsolicited Proposals
Conclusion Emphasize main benefit or feature of your
proposal Restate your interest in doing the work Indicate what should happen next Encourage your readers to contact you with
questions
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Solicited Proposals
Title Page Letter/Memo of Transmittal Executive Summary Appendixes
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ABC Format for Solicited Proposals
Abstract Purpose of proposal Reader’s main need Main features you offer, as well as related
benefits Overview of proposal sections to follow
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ABC Format for Solicited Proposals
Body Summary of current situation Background information and data Technical information Management information Cost information Appendices
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ABC Format for Solicited Proposals
Conclusion Benefits of accepting the proposal Unique qualifications of the proposing
organization
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ABC Format for Grant Proposals
Abstract Statement of need Mission of your organization Explanation of how the proposed program will
meet the goals of the granting organization
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ABC Format for Grant Proposals
Body Background information about your
organization Detailed explanations of the situation
Data Supporting research
Objectives to be used to evaluate the success of the proposed program
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ABC Format for Grant Proposals
Body Importance of the proposal to the community How results will be shared (for research grants) Budget
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ABC Format for Grant Proposals
Conclusion Summary of community needs to be met How community needs fit the organizations
goals Main reasons why your organization is best
suited to meet the community need
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White Papers
Guidelines for White Papers ABC Format for White Papers
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Guidelines for White Papers
Know Your Audience Include the Problem and Solution in the
Title Use Analogies and Metaphors to Explain
New Concepts Use Graphic Elements to Provide
Information Cite Sources Correctly
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ABC Format for White Papers
Abstract Definition of the Problem
Body Historical/background overview to set stage for
new technology Evidence, data, and information from published
sources Criteria for solution Solution
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ABC Format for White Papers
Body Brief mention of product or service (perhaps no mention
at all)
Conclusion Review of the problem Benefits of the solution Bibliography