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

2. 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

3. 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…

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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…

8. 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

9. 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