Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Understanding Proposals
- What is a Proposal?
- The Proposal Writing Process
- Types of Proposals
- About Requests for Proposals
Module Three: Beginning the Proposal Writing Process
- Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Writing the Goal Statement
Module Four: Preparing an Outline
- A General Format
- Special Sections
- Creating a Framework
- Getting Down to Details
Module Five: Finding Facts
- Identifying Resources
- Using the Internet as a Resource
- Organizing Your Information
Module Six: Writing Skills (I)
- Spelling and Grammar
- Working with Words
- Constructing Sentences
- Persuasive Writing
- Mastering Voice
Module Seven: Writing Skills (II)
- Creating Paragraphs
- Creating Strong Transitions
- Building to Conclusions
Module Eight: Writing the Proposal
- Educating the Evaluator
- Ghosting the Competition
- Using Illustrations
Module Nine: Checking for Readability
- Checking for Clarity
- Reading for Your Audience
- Using the Readability Index
Module Ten: Proofreading and Editing
- Proofreading Like a Pro
- Editing Techniques
- Checking the Facts
- The Power of Peer Review
Module Eleven: Adding the Final Touches
- Our Top Typesetting Tips
- Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
- Creating the Final Package
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
