Deck 14: Proposals

Question 1

When does a writer prepare an executive summary for a formal proposal?

Answer 1

A writer prepares an executive summary after he or she has finished the rest of the proposal.

Question 2

Executives of organizations are the only people who read proposals.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A routing list may be included as part of the title page for an internal formal proposal.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

For the busy decision maker, proposals sometimes begin with a summary, which highlights the most important information presented.

Question 5

Although formal and informal proposals are similar, what are three ways that formal proposals differ from informal proposals?

Question 6

Once a writer has brainstormed a number of possible solutions, how can the writer narrow the list to one or two solutions that he or she will try to get the audience to accept?

Question 7

When a writer has relevant (but not essential) material for a proposal, where should he or she include that material?

Question 8

Match each definition with the correct term.
a.seeks funding for a specified project
b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants
c.is written in response to a request by the audience
d.persuades an audience to take a particular action
e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found
unsolicited proposal

Question 9

Because proposals are persuasive documents, they are always long.

Question 10

Match each definition with the correct term.
a.seeks funding for a specified project
b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants
c.is written in response to a request by the audience
d.persuades an audience to take a particular action
e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found
planning proposal

Question 11

Informal proposals are written to internal audiences only.

Question 12

Proposals are persuasive reports that offer a solution to an identified problem or need.

Question 13

When does a formal proposal need a glossary?

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct term.
a.seeks funding for a specified project
b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants
c.is written in response to a request by the audience
d.persuades an audience to take a particular action
e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found
grant proposal

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct term.
a.seeks funding for a specified project
b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants
c.is written in response to a request by the audience
d.persuades an audience to take a particular action
e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found
RFP

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct term.
a.seeks funding for a specified project
b.states the problem and criteria for the solution, that is, what the customer wants
c.is written in response to a request by the audience
d.persuades an audience to take a particular action
e.is written as a result of a problem or need the writer found
solicited proposal

Question 17

Proposals-whether formal or informal-explain a problem or need and offer a solution.

Question 18

A letter ormemo of transmittal is the document a writer prepares to offer an alternative solution.

Question 19

Prewriting is particularly important in writing a formal proposal.

Question 20

All proposals involve a great deal of technical research and experimentation, which only professionals can do.

Question 21

When does a writer include a Works Cited in a formal proposal?

Question 22

What is the usual length for an informal proposal?

Question 23

What is included in the prefatory material of formal proposals?

Question 24

The introduction of a formal proposal sets the framework of ideas. What does the body of the proposal do?

Question 25

How do internal and external proposals differ?