Discussion 1

"Proposals" Please respond to the following:

Assess what makes a proposal more challenging to write than other forms of technical writing covered in this course.

Determine when you might present an informal proposal as an email. Provide an example to illustrate your point.

Discussion 2

"Writing Proposals" Please respond to the following:

Deadlines are often associated with writing proposals. Determine where or what specifically can be "skimped" on when writing a proposal in order to meet the deadline.

Imagine you are asked to write a proposal for a new software application that you and your supervisor see adding value to the entire organization of about 1,000 people in three separate locations. Prepare a headings outline for a formal proposal that will be submitted to your supervisor's manager for consideration.