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How to Use a Sample Written Proposal
Writing a proposal is not an easy feat. For many, it is one of the most difficult things they will ever do in their
entire lives. However, there is help for those who are confused about the proposal writing process. A sample
written proposal can be used as a guide for the confused writer, and can help them with the process of writing
their own proposal. Proposals usually have seven components, which include the Table of Contents, Mission
Statement, Abstract, Statement of Need, Project Rationale Incorporating Literature Review, Project Narrative, and
Attachments. All of these features can be found in sample proposals, which provide writers with an example of how
these sections should be organized. A table of contents is used to provide a comprehensive guide to the proposal,
so that readers are able to find what they need and find areas of importance within the proposal.
A sample written proposal is an excellent guide to writing a mission statement. A mission statement should be 50
words or less, and states the mission of the project. The statement is used to clarify and state the project’s
primary goal, and allows the reader to instantly understand what the writer is proposing without reading the entire
proposal. The second section of a proposal is the abstract. It is vital to a proposal that an abstract is
well-written, and initial proposal reviews or “first cuts” are often based on the abstract.
The abstract of a proposal should be written after the mission statement, and should be changed over time, as the
proposal develops further. Most proposal drafters will see that abstracts should be clear and understandable to all
readers, including lay readers, and should be suitable for publication. Proposal abstracts should be written in
third person, and should include objectives, methods to be employed, and the possible impact of the proposed
project. Statement of need is the next part of a proposal. Many writers could benefit from a sample proposal when
writing this section, because some drafters tend to write about more than one problem, or present their problem
incorrectly.
The Statement of need is the section where the drafter presents the problem that must be solved. In this section,
drafters should avoid circular logic in the development of their statement of need, as it decrees that the lack of
a solution is the problem. It is important to use logical progression in the statement of need, and the proposer
must prove that they have an understanding of the problem. The statement should be closed with a discussion of what
else is being done to solve the problem, and lead into the narrative with a description of how your idea is
different and essentially better than all others.
The Project Rationale Incorporating Literature Review is the next section of a proposal. All samples written
proposals will have this section, as proposals must incorporate a theoretical basis with a discussion of
literature. The rationale for the project should come from evidence found in the relevant literature. A sample
written proposal will show drafters how to develop this section and show them how all proposals should incorporate
current research into their projects. The project narrative is the sixth section of the proposal, which has six
main sections. Some organizations require different proposal narratives, so in this aspect, it may be better to
obtain sample proposals from several different organizations.
The six sections of the project narrative section of a proposal include goals and objectives, proposed activities,
facilities, resources, and project management, evaluation, outreach and dissemination, and sustainability. The
final section of a proposal is the attachments’ section. Generally, attachments include the bibliography, letters
of support/endorsement, and letters of publication. Drafters can also benefit from a sample written proposal when
creating this section, as it will provide an example of how the section should be organized and incorporated in the
overall proposal. Writing a proposal is an extensive project, and sample proposals can be used to reduce pressure
while providing the proper form needed for an excellent proposal.
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