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Proposal Writing

Soft Skills
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  Instructor-Led
  Online Live Instructor-Led
  Online OnDemand
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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. Your participants will explore the proposal writing process including the most common types of proposals.

The Proposal Writing workshop 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; through to creating the final, professional product.

Proposal Writing Course 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



No prior experience is needed.
 
You may cancel this class 10 or more business days prior to the start date of the class for a full refund. No shows or cancellations made within 10 days will forfeit all fees paid. Online OnDemand can not be cancelled once the access key was generated and sent to the client.