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Proposal—Working Points. Pitfalls to Avoid Proposals are always an effort to persuade for some form of remuneration. Pitfalls of the Proposal .
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Proposal—Working Points Pitfalls to Avoid Proposals are always an effort to persuade for some form of remuneration
Pitfalls of the Proposal The most common error of proposal writers is to confuse this type of report with the feasibility report, another type of report that attempts to solve a problem by fairly comparing and contrasting several solutions to that problem. A proposal deals with a problem, too, but it focuses on just one solution to the problem, providing as much convincing evidence as possible to persuade a reader to accept the single solution being offered.
Types of Proposals • Classified by Purpose: • 1. Planning Proposal • 2. Sales Proposal • 3. Research Proposal • Classified by Origin: • 1. External Proposal • 2. Internal Proposal • Classified by Motivation: • 1. Solicited Proposal • 2. Unsolicited Proposal
Elements of a Standard Proposal Introduction Statement of Problem Description of Problem Background of Problem Overview of Solution Your Credentials Other Matters Scope of Proposal Body Proposed Solution Required Personnel/Equipment Schedule of Work Budget Quality Control Benefits Conclusion with Urge to Action