PROJECT PROPOSAL

• WHAT IS SMART GOALS?

  specific

  measurable

  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Time-bound
• Project Proposal


  A highly persuasive & informative document, that aims to address a particular problem
• Project Proposal Length


  1,000-2,500 words depending on the complexity of the project
• Parts of a Good Project Proposal

  • Project Background: overviews of project
  • Rationale: reason for conducting, existing scenarios, qualities that justify conduct of project
  • Project Objectives/Outcomes: project aims to achieve SMART objectives
  • Project Methodology: how will you go about the project; work breakdown/staffing, task time estimates, project deliverables
  • Budgetary Requirement: indicate financial requirement of project
• Project Plan


  Details how the goals & objectives will be accomplished
• Budget


  Specifies how much money is needed
• Useful things to include in a Proposal

  • Why are you proposing this project?
  • How will you be doing it?
  • When & where will it be done?
  • How much will it cost?
• Proposal Pre-Writing Phase


  Find a good topic, Brainstorm, Researching, Consider the budget
• Attractive Proposal


  • Addresses a lingering problem in community, a trend needs to be changed, anything needs a solution
  • Has a very specific angle on the topic
  • Can be marketed as a proposal
• Tips on Writing a Proposal

  • Avoid repetition, Add new perspective
  • Support your claims & position
  • Be concise, Direct to the point
  • Proofread
• Project Proposals are not only made by professionals but also by students
• Project Proposal writing trains students in coming up with good proposals that can make big changes in society
• Writing a proposal requires concentration & patience