Download A FREE Course 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. Download Sample 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
