Technical Writing

PART 1

Produce a technical proposal in response to a request for proposal (RFP) from a governmental agency. You will first read the RFPs in the Reading and Resources and select one to respond to. These RFPs are based on actual projects and programs and show some of the range of topics for RFPs and agency-funded projects in our culture. The private sector often functions in a similar manner, placing proposed work “out to bid” so that other companies or individuals can compete for the job and show why they should be selected for it.

 

PART 2

Note that the RFPs presented to you in this course have been substantially rewritten, to provide an opportunity for you to create a proposal within a short time frame and without a great deal of research about budgeting, liability, tax status, or other topics that regularly are part of the RFP process. This proposal will allow you to focus on and showcase your writing skills, as is appropriate for a graduate technical writing course.