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Proposal Writing
Training
In Sunderland ()
Description
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Type
Training
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Duration
1 Day
This course 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. Suitable for: Anyone who needs to develop professional proposal writing skills.
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Course review:
1 Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Ground rules
- The parking lot
- Workshop objectives
- Action plans and evaluation forms
2 Understanding Proposals
- What is a Proposal?
- Types of Proposals
- Understanding Requests for Proposal (RFP's)
3 Proposal Goals
- Identifying The Purpose of Your Proposal
- Understanding Your Audience
- Performing a Needs Assessment
4 Finding Facts
- Identifying Appropriate Sources
- A Word about Internet Sources
- Organizing Your Information
5 Preparing the Outline
- A General Format
- Crating a Framework
- Getting Down to Details
6 Writing Skills, Part One
- Grammar
- Working With Words
- Constructing Sentences
- Persuasive Writing
7 Writing Skills, Part Two
- Paragraph Primer
- Creating Paragraphs
- Creating Strong Transitions
- Building to Conclusions
8 Checking Readability
- Checking for Clarity
- Using a Readability Index
- Reading for Your Audience
9 Writing The Proposal
- Filling out the Framework
- Special Sections
- Using Illustrations
10 Proofreading & Editing
- Proofreading Like A Pro
- How Peer Review Can Help
11 Adding the Final Touches
- Our Top Typesetting Tips
- Achieving A Professional Look And Feel
- Creating The Final Package
12 Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Proposal Writing