1. Title (A Proposal . . . )
    

2. Summary / Abstract
   (keep this short--100 words; summarize the whole proposal)
    

3. Introduction

   1. Background

      	explain the situation
      	show what created the problem
      	show why the problem is important
      	explain the general problem
      	explain the theory behind the problem
      	define basic terms as you introduce them

   2. * Review of Literature 

      briefly summarize and important, closely related work show how the work is valuable show faults in the work show how it relates to your specific problem.

   3. Statement of the Project Problem

      	define the problem that you will solve
      	define your audience for your completed project report
      	hypothesis / main point

4. Solution

   1. Objectives

      	explain what you will create to solve the problem
      	outline your report: describe the proposed project outcome
      	show what you will produce during the period of your proposed project

   2. * Scope

      explain the limits of your project

   3. Methods

      	explain the specific steps you will take to produce your objectives
      	state what you will do to create/achieve your objectives

   4. Time Schedule

      show when you plan to complete each method (use a bar graph)

5. * Facilities
    

6. * Budget 
    

7. Personnel/Credentials
    

8. Conclusion

   	show the potential value of the project to the reader
   	emphasize feasibility, necessity, usefulness
   	explain benefit of the expected results
   	urge the reader to take action (accept the proposal)
   	persuade
   	add a call to action

9. References

   cite your sources

Phil Druker © 2006  

thompson@uidaho.edu