Business Proposal Idea 6-7 page
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ENG202_Proposal_Template.docx.docx
Title of Report
Prepared for
Recipient’s Name
Recipient’s Title
Recipient’s Company Name
Prepared by
Author’s Name
Author’s Title
Author’s Company Name
Date
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Background or Statement of the Problem 4
Solution 4
Scope 4
Report Organization 4
Discussion 4
Facts and Evidence 4
Proposed Approach 4
Work Plan 4
Costs 4
Conclusion 4
References 6
Executive Summary
[Begin by typing your executive summary here. This is a one-page, or less, version of the entire proposal. A minimum of four paragraphs are required. Paragraph one focuses on the purpose of the proposal.]
[Paragraph 2 focuses on the summary of the problem the proposal will solve. Each paragraph must be at least three to five sentences long. Paragraphs should not exceed seven sentences, though.]
[Paragraph 3 focuses on a summary of the solution. It does not need to be a comprehensive summary. It should be a summary of three to five sentences that highlight the solution and its benefits.]
[Paragraph 4 focuses on a summary of the implementation or work plan. This can be a series of numbered action steps – note the use of the word action. Do NOT focus on results here. This paragraph is a brief overview of what it will take to make the solution happen.]
Introduction
[Begin by typing general information about the subject here. One short paragraph will suffice.]
Background or Statement of the Problem
[Type brief review of current situation/problem. One to two paragraphs. Cite sources.]
Solution
[Type brief version of solution here. One to two paragraphs.]
Scope
[Type boundaries of the proposal here. One to two paragraphs.]
Report Organization
[Type brief description of the organization of the proposal here. One to two paragraphs.]
Discussion
[Begin by describing the problem here. One short paragraph will suffice.]
Facts and Evidence
[Type complete details of proposed solution and anticipated results. Cite sources.]
Proposed Approach
[Describe the concept in detail, emphasizing benefits. Cite sources.]
Work Plan
[Type what and how you’ll accomplish the intended outcome – or how it should be done.]
Costs
[Type costs here. A list with brief descriptions will suffice.]
Conclusion
[Begin by reiterating the purpose of the proposal here. One short paragraph will suffice.]
[Review the arguments. One to two paragraphs.]
[Summarize benefits. One to two paragraphs.]
[Summarize merits of the approach.]
[End with a call to action.]
References
Type your first reference here. This text has already been set to include the standard hanging indent style used in APA formatting. Be sure to include in-text citations for any references you include on the references list.
You should have an absolute minimum of three sources to back up what you are proposing. Sources should primarily come from the EC Library and not be websites. If you need to use websites, consider asking me whether they are credible and appropriate.
Be sure to review the APA reference citation formats in the EC Library. If you need help formatting a reference citation, please ask me. DO NOT copy and paste references from the EC Library as they are almost always at least partially incorrect.
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