By Douglas D. Piirto, Ph.D., RPF October 2014 PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT By Douglas D. Piirto, Ph.D., RPF October 2014

Today’s Objectives Student Presentations focused on: Proposed Thesis Topic Literature Review List of at least five to ten articles Critical review of one paper Short Report Lecture on Proposal Development

Purpose of a Proposal Provide clarity of thought Provide focus Identify measurable goals, objectives, and tasks Think through methods Develop Action Plan Who What Where When Convince a sponsor that project is worthy of funding…

Proposal Types Solicited--Request for Proposals sent out Unsolicitied--Proponent approaches a potential sponsor

Process Clearly consider purpose and need Identify who has interest Identify practical realities, capabilities Develop Concept Paper Develop Potential Flow Chart Discuss ideas with others Develop the proposal Submit and Follow-up

The Concept Paper Critical step Mental image to organize thoughts Project Title Purpose and Need Goals and Objectives Methods and Procedures Abailable Resources Budget Other Considerations

Proposal Writing An Art and a Science Applicant credibility Idea importance Knowledge of the problem Are right questions being asked Say what you mean and mean what you say Purpose in relation to potential sponsor’s needs Budget Timeline Methods and techniques Analysis procedure Why should your proposal be funded…

Proposal Format Title Page Summary or Abstract Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Project Description Purpose and Need Issues Scope of Work Procedures Work Plan/Timelines Deliverables Cost Estimate Contract Considerations All Requested Information Support Facilities, Personnel, Experience References Appendix

Concluding Comments Important to clearly think through: People Time Resources Funding Say what you mean and mean what you say!!! Do what you said you would do on time Execute your duty Do professional work Be professional