Topic 1

Getting Started

• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives

Topic 2

Understanding Proposals

• What is a Proposal?
• The Proposal Writing Process
• Types of Proposals
• About Requests for Proposals

Topic 3

Beginning the Proposal Writing Process

• Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Goal Statement

Topic 4

Preparing An Outline

• A General Format
• Special Sections
• Creating a Framework
• Getting Down to Details

Topic 5

Finding Facts

• Identifying Resources
• Using the Internet as a Resource
• Organising Your Information

Topic 6

Writing Skills, Part One

• Spelling and Grammar
• Working with Words
• Constructing Sentences
• Persuasive Writing
• Mastering Voice

Topic 7

Writing Skills, Part Two

• Creating Paragraphs
• Creating Strong Transitions
• Building up to Conclusions

Topic 8

Writing the Proposal

• Educating the Evaluator
• Ghosting the Competition
• Using Illustrations

Topic 9

Checking for Readability

• Checking for Clarity
• Reading for Your Audience
• Using the Readability Index

Topic 10

Proofreading and Editing

• Proofreading Like a Pro
• Editing Techniques
• Checking the Facts
• The Power of Peer Review

Topic 11

Adding the Final Touches

• Our Top Typesetting Tips
• Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
• Creating the Final Package

Topic 12

Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Your Notebook