The proposal summary (or abstract)

1. In the proposal summary, you need to concisely and briefly summarize your proposal’s main points. What are the main points of a proposal?
   1. the problem
   2. the objectives
   3. methods – you don’t want to focus here, however 
   4. time
   5. cost
   6. feasibility
       
2. Like the proposal, the summary needs to be persuasive.
    
3. Use the summary to summarize the whole proposal. DO NOT use the summary as an introduction. (Any information in the summary must appear in the proposal.)
    
4. Keep the summary/abstract short: 4-6 sentences should be enough (100 words maximum).
    
5. Call this section “summary” or “abstract” – whichever you prefer.
    
6. Writing hints:
   1. Write the summary after you have finished writing the proposal.
   2. Use a proper tone. 
      Examples:
      Wrong: 
      This project will…. (Do not presume that they will accept your 
      proposal.)
      Better: 
      This proposed project will ….
      If accepted, this proposed project would….
       
7. Samples:
   1. This proposed project, if accepted, will provide information about the important problem of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) in hospital patients. The proposed report will describe methods for detecting PCM, ways to eliminate its occurrence, and ways to avoid over-nourishment in hospital patients. A final report providing all this information will be completed in 7 weeks at the minimal cost of only $550.70.
   2. I propose a research report on transmission of Pasteurella haemolytica from domestic sheep to bighorn sheep in an effort to enhance the knowledge of wildlife managers on this topic. My objectives are to discuss Pasteurella haemolytica (a bacteria that can cause pneumonia) and how it is passed from domestic sheep to bighorn sheep, pneumonia outbreaks from Pasteurella haemolytica and management techniques to alleviate the problem. The project can be completed within 10 weeks at a reasonable cost of $872. This project is feasible due to the availability of information at the University of Idaho Library and my personal experience with most aspects of the project.