Proposals are written for both internal and external. Internal proposals request decisions from managers within the organization, such as proposals to buy new equipment or launch a new research project.
Long and complex reports demand a lot from readers, making the “you” attitude especially important. Your report can be read for several months or years after you wrote them and people you never thought would see it can. So make sure your proposal is flawless here are some things to remember.
Crafting Report Content: (pg.409-410)
· Accurate: the information provide by you must be accurate and factually correct. Always double check your facts before giving in your report. You don’t want someone to call you out on your own words. Also make sure grammar is correct and that there aren’t any typos.
· Complete: to help your audience make informed decisions, include all the information necessary for readers to understand the situation, problem, or proposal. Make sure to add appropriate combination of illustration, explanations, and facts.
· Balanced: it is important to present all sides of the issues fairly and equitably and to include all the essential information. Even if this doesn’t support your side but it shows that you are being fair and honest to your reader making them trust your instincts.
· Clear and Logical: making sure your sentences are uncluttered saves your reader time. Make sure to use well chosen words and proceed logically. Make the transition form one point to the other clear to your reader. Don’t ramble.
· Documented properly: when you use primary and secondary sources for your report, make sure to properly cite your work. You want to make sure you don’t take credit for something you didn’t do. In chapter 11 it helps you how to do this.
Here is a link to a sample business proposal:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/244716/sample-business-proposal
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