Problem Solving and Proposal
Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND AND PROBLEM STATEMENT * Opening should hook reader’s attention. * Establish credibility and make a strong impression. * Present and summarize the problem. * Provide the background information to understand the seriousness and scope of the problem.
BODY: SOLUTIONS * Providing a solution is the main text of the proposal. * Address questions like:
+ What is your concept?
+ What is your specific plan?
+ How will your solution help create a plan or program or change people’s attitudes or behaviors?
+ Are there any cost? How will you cover them?
DIFFERENT ELEMENTS IN THE SOLUTIONS SECTION * If you establish a new program for a solution, mention how the program will work and the costs involved with it. * If you plan for a campaign, mention the publicity materials you plan to develop. * If it is a local project, back them up with research. * Describe your vision: be positive, optimistic, and specific. * Describe the process. * Plan of action should be visionary. * You are selling the concept and not describing every single detail.
CONCLUSION: BENEFITS * Emphasize how this proposal will benefit your readers. * Be specific as you present the benefits. * Be specific about what you want your readers to do. * Convince readers of the benefits of accepting your proposal.
GOING PUBLIC WITH YOUR PROPOSAL * You can find large audience for your ideas on the internet. * Multimedia materials help develop your material. * You can include streaming video, link to sites that support your cause, sign petitions, see design plans and blue prints, and leave comments.
CONSIDER AUDIENCE * When you post your ideas for the public you shifted your audience and slightly changed your goals. * Going public with your proposal means you are speaking to a varied group. * You are trying to get support for your cause-different emphasis. * Ex: 319
INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND AND PROBLEM STATEMENT * Opening should hook reader’s attention. * Establish credibility and make a strong impression. * Present and summarize the problem. * Provide the background information to understand the seriousness and scope of the problem.
BODY: SOLUTIONS * Providing a solution is the main text of the proposal. * Address questions like:
+ What is your concept?
+ What is your specific plan?
+ How will your solution help create a plan or program or change people’s attitudes or behaviors?
+ Are there any cost? How will you cover them?
DIFFERENT ELEMENTS IN THE SOLUTIONS SECTION * If you establish a new program for a solution, mention how the program will work and the costs involved with it. * If you plan for a campaign, mention the publicity materials you plan to develop. * If it is a local project, back them up with research. * Describe your vision: be positive, optimistic, and specific. * Describe the process. * Plan of action should be visionary. * You are selling the concept and not describing every single detail.
CONCLUSION: BENEFITS * Emphasize how this proposal will benefit your readers. * Be specific as you present the benefits. * Be specific about what you want your readers to do. * Convince readers of the benefits of accepting your proposal.
GOING PUBLIC WITH YOUR PROPOSAL * You can find large audience for your ideas on the internet. * Multimedia materials help develop your material. * You can include streaming video, link to sites that support your cause, sign petitions, see design plans and blue prints, and leave comments.
CONSIDER AUDIENCE * When you post your ideas for the public you shifted your audience and slightly changed your goals. * Going public with your proposal means you are speaking to a varied group. * You are trying to get support for your cause-different emphasis. * Ex: 319