A good proposal doesn’t just outline what product or service you would like to create or deliver. It does so in such a way that the reader feels it is the only logical choice. This course will take participants through each step of the proposal writing process, from understanding why they are writing a proposal; to gathering information; to writing and proofreading; to creating the final, professional product. 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 For more information about this course, kindly contact us at: [email protected](link sends e-mail) Duration Four Days