The Purpose Of A Proposal Is To Argue For Something/Some Action To Be Done; Evaluate
The purpose of a Proposal is to argue for something/some action to be done; evaluate an opportunity; solve a problem or implement change and discuss how to do it
You are to select a Proposal topic that can be business or non-business related and write a six-page persuasive research proposal
Examples of previous proposal topics include ‘Why the U
S
Government should add Puerto Rico as a state,’ ‘Why UWA should add a Study Abroad Program,’ ‘College Athletes should (or should not) be paid,’ ‘Why all Small Businesses should have a social media and website presence,’ ’18-wheelers should have their own interstate/highway system,’ etc
In your paper/proposal, you are arguing for or against something using research/facts/evidence and persuading your audience to act or to do something or not do something
I have uploaded sample outlines and proposals for your review and reference
A simple outline of your proposal is below: Cover Page Introduction Background information/history Statement of the problem/opportunity/call to action Body Facts and evidence to support your solution or call to action
Include costs, timeline, plan, resources (if available and needed)
Close Present your conclusions Present your recommendations YOUR TASK: Select a topic and write a 6 – 8 page (single-spaced) proposal convincing your audience to do or not do something
(The cover page is not included in the page count!) Please include visuals or charts and graphs
Important: You must begin work on your research report immediately as time will pass quickly in this course!