Unit VIII Formal Proposal

Students are required to submit for grading a Formal Proposal in Unit VIII. Using the guidelines in your textbook, write a Formal Proposal (minimum of seven pages, including the cover page). The proposal should include:

1. Cover/Title Page

2. Letter/Memo of Transmittal

3. Table of Contents

4. Executive Summary

5. Introduction

6. Discussion Sections

7. Conclusion

8. Appendices (include an APA style Reference Page)

If necessary, include a List of Illustrations. Be sure to include that material in your Table of Contents.

For this proposal, imagine that you own a company that has been asked to provide a proposal to solve a problem in your local community. Research possible topics in local newspapers, and be sure to provide references for any outside sources you use in your proposal. Below is a list of sample topics:

1. Planned construction (roads, shopping centers, etc.)

2. Pensions for public employees

3. Improvements in public education

4. Advertising local businesses

Refer to the sample proposal on pages 174-182 of your textbook for an example of the proper form.

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Pfeiffer, W., & Adkins, K. (2012). Technical communication fundamentals. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.