Question 1

Besides being clear,the proposal plan must be

Accepted Answer

A) inexpensive. 
B) overly optimistic. 
C) creative. 
D) realistic. 
E) b and d. 
A) inexpensive. 
B) overly optimistic. 
C) creative. 
D) realistic. 
E) b and d. D

Question 2

Clearly stating the problem is not necessary in a proposal,because it is implied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The background section of a proposal may be brief or long,depending on the audience's knowledge of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Emphasize key points in your proposal with relevant visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research (grant)proposals

Accepted Answer

A) are always unsolicited. 
B) request approval to conduct a study. 
C) always are written for nontechnical audiences. 
D) rarely include a request for funding. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) are always unsolicited. 
B) request approval to conduct a study. 
C) always are written for nontechnical audiences. 
D) rarely include a request for funding. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

Whether solicited or unsolicited,all research proposals are formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The logical flow of a proposal is from problem/situation to solution/resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following components may be included in a formal proposal?

Accepted Answer

A) table of contents 
B) references list 
C) a letter of transmittal 
D) a and b 
E) a,b,and c 
A) table of contents 
B) references list 
C) a letter of transmittal 
D) a and b 
E) a,b,and c

Question 9

Proposals have one purpose: to convince your audience to agree to your plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An effective proposal

Accepted Answer

A) demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience's needs. 
B) uses an appropriate format. 
C) identifies benefits of solving the problem. 
D) offers a realistic solution. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience's needs. 
B) uses an appropriate format. 
C) identifies benefits of solving the problem. 
D) offers a realistic solution. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer,whereas proposals are written without having been requested.

Accepted Answer

Solicited,

Question 13

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except

Accepted Answer

A) an inducement for readers to act. 
B) excessive detail. 
C) passive language. 
D) exaggerated claims. 
E) a broad title. 
A) an inducement for readers to act. 
B) excessive detail. 
C) passive language. 
D) exaggerated claims. 
E) a broad title.

Question 14

Documenting the sources in your proposal is not necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the solutions you propose have limitations,be sure to acknowledge them in the proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

RFP is short for _____________

Accepted Answer

request fo

Question 17

Three categories of proposals are ,
,and .

Accepted Answer

research,p

Question 18

Informal internal proposals often take the form of an email or a memo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When writing the proposal,

Accepted Answer

A) adopt a confident tone. 
B) choose the most simplistic language possible. 
C) use active verbs. 
D) a,b,and c. 
E) a and c. 
A) adopt a confident tone. 
B) choose the most simplistic language possible. 
C) use active verbs. 
D) a,b,and c. 
E) a and c.

Question 20

When choosing sources to support your proposal,

Accepted Answer

A) cite all sources of common knowledge. 
B) limit your sources to major background studies. 
C) ignore the most recent studies. 
D) do not acknowledge sources with a point of view different from your own. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) cite all sources of common knowledge. 
B) limit your sources to major background studies. 
C) ignore the most recent studies. 
D) do not acknowledge sources with a point of view different from your own. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Exam 23: Proposals

Besides being clear,the proposal plan must be

Clearly stating the problem is not necessary in a proposal,because it is implied.

The background section of a proposal may be brief or long,depending on the audience's knowledge of the situation.

Emphasize key points in your proposal with relevant visuals.

Research (grant)proposals

Whether solicited or unsolicited,all research proposals are formal.

The logical flow of a proposal is from problem/situation to solution/resolution.

Which of the following components may be included in a formal proposal?

Proposals have one purpose: to convince your audience to agree to your plan.

An effective proposal

Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end matter.

proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer,whereas proposals are written without having been requested.

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except

Documenting the sources in your proposal is not necessary.

If the solutions you propose have limitations,be sure to acknowledge them in the proposal.

RFP is short for _____________

Three categories of proposals are , ,and .

Informal internal proposals often take the form of an email or a memo.

When writing the proposal,

When choosing sources to support your proposal,

Introduction to Technical Communication

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Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

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Thinking Critically About the Research Process

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Organizing for Readers

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Memos

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