Exam 17: Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

When preparing a budget for a proposal,it is important to ask for the least amount of requirements which helps the funder think that one understands the scope of the project.

Which of the following guidelines need to be followed while preparing a proposal?

Jason Jacob is writing a proposal on providing funds for weaving wheels in townships of Myanmar.He is writing the proposal as part of the "Empowering Women Campaign" of his organization.Which of the following questions should be addressed in the audience section of the proposal?

Lee is researching for a project titled,"Harmful Impact of Electronics on our Lives" and will soon have a research assistant joining him in his project.With another person working on the project,Lee is glad that the work will be completed much before the deadline.However,when he conveyed the good news to the funding agency,they found his statement slightly offensive.Which of the following did Lee most likely say?

Sales proposals which are long,should be presented with a one-page cover letter that presents the proposal clearly.

When writing a sales report,one needs to assume that the buyer understands why a product or system is good.

Explain with an example,the work schedule section of a proposal.

Proofreading helps ensure that a proposal's appearance creates a good impression.

If a company is unsure whether it should change or not,a proposal serves the purpose of:

While writing a sales proposal,it is imperative to know a buyer's priorities,

A good work schedule for a proposal of a class research project should provide idealistic estimates for each activity and avoid time for unexpected,unnecessary snags.

Cynthia is writing a proposal to the Wildlife Foundation (WLF)for a project on "Protection of the endangered Snow Leopard in Sri Lanka".The project will aim at providing a safe habitat for the species which will protect them from hunters and collectors.Which of the following is most likely to be a primary goal of her proposal?

The call to action section in a proposal for a class research project should ask an instructor for suggestions on improving the research plan.

Work schedules are not needed in proposals for class research projects because the instructor gives a due date for the final project.

Writing a good proposal requires a clear understanding of the problem that one needs to solve,and the research and action needed to solve it.

Olivia is preparing a proposal on a marketing plan for new line of leather boots.In the proposal,she states,"I believe that marketing the Chic line of leather boots through new media offers a great opportunity to showcase the product." Explain whether Olivia has used the correct diction required for a proposal.

The methods section of a proposal for a class research project should clearly indicate how one will get information needed to answer questions posed in the remaining sections of the proposal.

What are proposals for action? Explain.

What are competitive proposals and how are they different from noncompetitive proposals?

Writing a proposal for action does not require research or information gathering.